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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.70, 2,172.51 and 755.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.70, 2,172.51 and 755.07 is: 1,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.70 : 2,172.51 = 755.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.70/2,172.51 = 755.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.70x = 2,172.51 × 755.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.70x = 1,640,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,397.13/1,448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.32

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