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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.57, 1,552.85 and 752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.57, 1,552.85 and 752.79 is: 1,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.57 : 1,552.85 = 752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.57/1,552.85 = 752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.57x = 1,552.85 × 752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.57x = 1,168,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,972.72/1,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.56

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