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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.36, 1,607.52 and 751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.36, 1,607.52 and 751.36 is: 1,036.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.36 : 1,607.52 = 751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.36/1,607.52 = 751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.36x = 1,607.52 × 751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.36x = 1,207,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,826.23/1,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.44

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