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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.62, 2,121.66 and 756.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.62, 2,121.66 and 756.02 is: 1,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.62 : 2,121.66 = 756.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.62/2,121.66 = 756.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.62x = 2,121.66 × 756.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.62x = 1,604,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,006.78/1,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.68

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