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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.90, 1,129.65 and 672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.90, 1,129.65 and 672.70 is: 1,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.90 : 1,129.65 = 672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.90/1,129.65 = 672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.90x = 1,129.65 × 672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.90x = 759,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,915.56/751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.66

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