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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,124.56 and 687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,124.56 and 687.46 is: 1,029.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,124.56 = 687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,124.56 = 687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,124.56 × 687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 773,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,090.02/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.06

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