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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.46, 1,550.20 and 751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.46, 1,550.20 and 751 is: 1,037.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.46 : 1,550.20 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.46/1,550.20 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.46x = 1,550.20 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.46x = 1,164,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,200.20/1,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.19

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