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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.82, 2,099.72 and 751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.82, 2,099.72 and 751.82 is: 1,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.82 : 2,099.72 = 751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.82/2,099.72 = 751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.82x = 2,099.72 × 751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.82x = 1,578,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,602.87/1,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.72

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