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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.09, 1,124.77 and 731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.09, 1,124.77 and 731.02 is: 1,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.09 : 1,124.77 = 731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.09/1,124.77 = 731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.09x = 1,124.77 × 731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.09x = 822,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,234.64/754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.37

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