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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,124.66 and 674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,124.66 and 674.60 is: 1,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,124.66 = 674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,124.66 = 674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,124.66 × 674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 758,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,686.64/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.29

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