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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.48, 1,127.70 and 724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.48, 1,127.70 and 724.60 is: 1,087.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.48 : 1,127.70 = 724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.48/1,127.70 = 724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.48x = 1,127.70 × 724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.48x = 817,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,131.42/751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.36

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