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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.53, 1,137.24 and 754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.53, 1,137.24 and 754.02 is: 1,131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.53 : 1,137.24 = 754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.53/1,137.24 = 754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.53x = 1,137.24 × 754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.53x = 857,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,501.70/757.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.97

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