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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.46, 1,129.23 and 732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.46, 1,129.23 and 732.02 is: 1,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.46 : 1,129.23 = 732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.46/1,129.23 = 732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.46x = 1,129.23 × 732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.46x = 826,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,618.94/751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.02

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