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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.90, 1,991.61 and 751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.90, 1,991.61 and 751.02 is: 1,124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.90 : 1,991.61 = 751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.90/1,991.61 = 751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.90x = 1,991.61 × 751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.90x = 1,495,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,738.94/1,329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.70

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