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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.05, 1,773.93 and 752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.05, 1,773.93 and 752.51 is: 1,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.05 : 1,773.93 = 752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.05/1,773.93 = 752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.05x = 1,773.93 × 752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.05x = 1,334,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,900.06/1,185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.45

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