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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,124.17 and 669.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,124.17 and 669.98 is: 1,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,124.17 = 669.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,124.17 = 669.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,124.17 × 669.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 753,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,172.55/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.87

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