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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.90, 1,991.25 and 751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.90, 1,991.25 and 751.98 is: 1,125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.90 : 1,991.25 = 751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.90/1,991.25 = 751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.90x = 1,991.25 × 751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.90x = 1,497,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,380.18/1,329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.93

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