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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.01, 1,251.30 and 747.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.01, 1,251.30 and 747.53 is: 1,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.01 : 1,251.30 = 747.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.01/1,251.30 = 747.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.01x = 1,251.30 × 747.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.01x = 935,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,381.32/835.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.21

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