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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.87, 1,128.38 and 672.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.87, 1,128.38 and 672.87 is: 1,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.87 : 1,128.38 = 672.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.87/1,128.38 = 672.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.87x = 1,128.38 × 672.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.87x = 759,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,249.69/753.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.14

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