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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,054.50 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,054.50 and 752.70 is: 1,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,054.50 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,054.50 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,054.50 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 793,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,722.15/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.50

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