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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.56, 2,104.44 and 752.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.56, 2,104.44 and 752.53 is: 1,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.56 : 2,104.44 = 752.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.56/2,104.44 = 752.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.56x = 2,104.44 × 752.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.56x = 1,583,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,662.36/1,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.12

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