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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.55, 2,685.15 and 751.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.55, 2,685.15 and 751.01 is: 1,125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.55 : 2,685.15 = 751.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.55/2,685.15 = 751.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.55x = 2,685.15 × 751.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.55x = 2,016,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,561.08/1,791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.59

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