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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817, 1,125.42 and 757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817, 1,125.42 and 757.20 is: 1,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817 : 1,125.42 = 757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817/1,125.42 = 757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817x = 1,125.42 × 757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817x = 852,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,168.02/817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.05

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