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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.65, 2,103.30 and 752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.65, 2,103.30 and 752.19 is: 1,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.65 : 2,103.30 = 752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.65/2,103.30 = 752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.65x = 2,103.30 × 752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.65x = 1,582,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,081.23/1,404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.32

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