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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,136.50 and 703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,136.50 and 703.73 is: 1,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,136.50 = 703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,136.50 = 703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,136.50 × 703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 799,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,781.70/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.86

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