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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.87, 2,118.63 and 752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.87, 2,118.63 and 752.20 is: 1,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.87 : 2,118.63 = 752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.87/2,118.63 = 752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.87x = 2,118.63 × 752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.87x = 1,593,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,629.49/1,409.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.34

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