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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,128.12 and 753.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,128.12 and 753.42 is: 1,122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,128.12 = 753.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,128.12 = 753.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,128.12 × 753.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 849,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,948.17/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.76

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