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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.36, 1,990.86 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.36, 1,990.86 and 751.56 is: 1,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.36 : 1,990.86 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.36/1,990.86 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.36x = 1,990.86 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.36x = 1,496,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,250.74/1,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.39

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