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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.35, 1,553.52 and 753.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.35, 1,553.52 and 753.21 is: 1,038.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.35 : 1,553.52 = 753.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.35/1,553.52 = 753.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.35x = 1,553.52 × 753.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.35x = 1,170,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,126.80/1,126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.87

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