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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.04, 2,106.18 and 755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.04, 2,106.18 and 755.04 is: 1,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.04 : 2,106.18 = 755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.04/2,106.18 = 755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.04x = 2,106.18 × 755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.04x = 1,590,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,250.15/1,403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.43

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