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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.27, 1,123.86 and 675.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.27, 1,123.86 and 675.51 is: 1,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.27 : 1,123.86 = 675.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.27/1,123.86 = 675.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.27x = 1,123.86 × 675.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.27x = 759,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,178.67/753.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.84

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