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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,373.39 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,373.39 and 751.28 is: 1,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,373.39 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,373.39 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,373.39 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 1,031,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,792.63/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.29

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