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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.59, 2,169.60 and 752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.59, 2,169.60 and 752.50 is: 1,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.59 : 2,169.60 = 752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.59/2,169.60 = 752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.59x = 2,169.60 × 752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.59x = 1,632,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,624/1,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.38

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