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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,119.83 and 692.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,119.83 and 692.82 is: 1,032.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,119.83 = 692.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,119.83 = 692.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,119.83 × 692.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 775,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,837.16/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.88

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