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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.62, 1,551.24 and 751.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.62, 1,551.24 and 751.83 is: 1,037.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.62 : 1,551.24 = 751.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.62/1,551.24 = 751.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.62x = 1,551.24 × 751.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.62x = 1,166,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,268.77/1,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.96

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