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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.59, 1,122.83 and 671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.59, 1,122.83 and 671.75 is: 1,000.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.59 : 1,122.83 = 671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.59/1,122.83 = 671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.59x = 1,122.83 × 671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.59x = 754,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,261.05/753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.89

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