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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,450.62 and 751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,450.62 and 751.08 is: 1,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,450.62 = 751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,450.62 = 751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,450.62 × 751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 1,089,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,531.67/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.14

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