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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.81, 1,126.42 and 675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.81, 1,126.42 and 675.72 is: 1,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.81 : 1,126.42 = 675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.81/1,126.42 = 675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.81x = 1,126.42 × 675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.81x = 761,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,144.52/751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.42

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