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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.55, 2,237.57 and 751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.55, 2,237.57 and 751.51 is: 1,127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.55 : 2,237.57 = 751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.55/2,237.57 = 751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.55x = 2,237.57 × 751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.55x = 1,681,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,541.29/1,491.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.38

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