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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.72, 1,127.76 and 751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.72, 1,127.76 and 751.72 is: 1,127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.72 : 1,127.76 = 751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.72/1,127.76 = 751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.72x = 1,127.76 × 751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.72x = 847,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,759.75/751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.76

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