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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.92, 1,243.62 and 751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.92, 1,243.62 and 751.08 is: 1,121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.92 : 1,243.62 = 751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.92/1,243.62 = 751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.92x = 1,243.62 × 751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.92x = 934,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,058.11/832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.43

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