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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.48, 1,552.42 and 752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.48, 1,552.42 and 752.10 is: 1,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.48 : 1,552.42 = 752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.48/1,552.42 = 752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.48x = 1,552.42 × 752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.48x = 1,167,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,575.08/1,124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.32

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