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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,124.82 and 668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,124.82 and 668.94 is: 1,001.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,124.82 = 668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,124.82 = 668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,124.82 × 668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 752,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,437.09/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.89

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