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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.71, 1,550.72 and 751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.71, 1,550.72 and 751.23 is: 1,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.71 : 1,550.72 = 751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.71/1,550.72 = 751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.71x = 1,550.72 × 751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.71x = 1,164,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,943.63/1,123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.69

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