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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.91, 1,681.98 and 752.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.91, 1,681.98 and 752.09 is: 1,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.91 : 1,681.98 = 752.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.91/1,681.98 = 752.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.91x = 1,681.98 × 752.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.91x = 1,264,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,991.93/1,121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.53

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