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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.58, 2,165.51 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.58, 2,165.51 and 752.70 is: 1,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.58 : 2,165.51 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.58/2,165.51 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.58x = 2,165.51 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.58x = 1,629,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,979.38/1,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.56

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