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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,126.80 and 751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,126.80 and 751.20 is: 1,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,126.80 = 751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,126.80 = 751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,126.80 × 751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 846,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,452.16/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.36

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