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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.56, 2,108.95 and 755.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.56, 2,108.95 and 755.53 is: 1,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.56 : 2,108.95 = 755.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.56/2,108.95 = 755.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.56x = 2,108.95 × 755.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.56x = 1,593,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,374.99/1,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.62

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