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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.15, 2,108.33 and 755.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.15, 2,108.33 and 755.13 is: 1,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.15 : 2,108.33 = 755.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.15/2,108.33 = 755.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.15x = 2,108.33 × 755.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.15x = 1,592,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,063.23/1,405.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.02

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