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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.29, 2,167.92 and 751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.29, 2,167.92 and 751.60 is: 1,127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.29 : 2,167.92 = 751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.29/2,167.92 = 751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.29x = 2,167.92 × 751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.29x = 1,629,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,408.67/1,445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.39

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