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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,129.92 and 669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,129.92 and 669.44 is: 1,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,129.92 = 669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,129.92 = 669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,129.92 × 669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 756,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,413.64/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.51

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