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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.28, 1,703.68 and 752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.28, 1,703.68 and 752 is: 1,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.28 : 1,703.68 = 752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.28/1,703.68 = 752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.28x = 1,703.68 × 752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.28x = 1,281,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,167.36/1,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.52

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