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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.79, 2,049.34 and 752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.79, 2,049.34 and 752.01 is: 1,126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.79 : 2,049.34 = 752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.79/2,049.34 = 752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.79x = 2,049.34 × 752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.79x = 1,541,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,124.17/1,367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.73

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