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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,122.94 and 675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,122.94 and 675.38 is: 1,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,122.94 = 675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,122.94 = 675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,122.94 × 675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 758,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,411.22/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.63

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