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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,127.86 and 701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,127.86 and 701.33 is: 1,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,127.86 = 701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,127.86 = 701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,127.86 × 701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 791,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,002.05/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.91

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