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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,121.49 and 732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,121.49 and 732.01 is: 1,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,121.49 = 732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,121.49 = 732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,121.49 × 732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 820,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,941.89/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.48

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