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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.03, 1,119.17 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.03, 1,119.17 and 672.20 is: 1,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.03 : 1,119.17 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.03/1,119.17 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.03x = 1,119.17 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.03x = 752,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,306.07/750.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.03

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