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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.79, 1,552.86 and 753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.79, 1,552.86 and 753 is: 1,039.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.79 : 1,552.86 = 753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.79/1,552.86 = 753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.79x = 1,552.86 × 753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.79x = 1,169,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,303.58/1,124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.58

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