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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.87, 1,127.49 and 672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.87, 1,127.49 and 672.21 is: 1,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.87 : 1,127.49 = 672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.87/1,127.49 = 672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.87x = 1,127.49 × 672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.87x = 757,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,910.05/753.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.36

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