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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.74, 1,122.05 and 705.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.74, 1,122.05 and 705.57 is: 1,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.74 : 1,122.05 = 705.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.74/1,122.05 = 705.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.74x = 1,122.05 × 705.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.74x = 791,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,681.29/751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.13

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