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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.79, 2,047.85 and 751.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.79, 2,047.85 and 751.01 is: 1,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.79 : 2,047.85 = 751.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.79/2,047.85 = 751.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.79x = 2,047.85 × 751.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.79x = 1,537,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,941.83/1,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.23

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