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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.52, 2,176.96 and 756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.52, 2,176.96 and 756.66 is: 1,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.52 : 2,176.96 = 756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.52/2,176.96 = 756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.52x = 2,176.96 × 756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.52x = 1,647,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,216.66/1,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.39

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