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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.79, 1,188.73 and 751.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.79, 1,188.73 and 751.53 is: 1,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.79 : 1,188.73 = 751.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.79/1,188.73 = 751.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.79x = 1,188.73 × 751.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.79x = 893,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,366.26/861.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.64

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