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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.64, 2,166.72 and 751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.64, 2,166.72 and 751.32 is: 1,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.64 : 2,166.72 = 751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.64/2,166.72 = 751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.64x = 2,166.72 × 751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.64x = 1,627,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,900.07/1,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.08

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