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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.51, 1,997.01 and 747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.51, 1,997.01 and 747.50 is: 1,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.51 : 1,997.01 = 747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.51/1,997.01 = 747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.51x = 1,997.01 × 747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.51x = 1,492,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,764.98/1,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.27

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