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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.48, 1,126.20 and 670.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.48, 1,126.20 and 670.29 is: 1,005.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.48 : 1,126.20 = 670.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.48/1,126.20 = 670.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.48x = 1,126.20 × 670.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.48x = 754,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,880.60/750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.86

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