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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.99, 1,455.66 and 751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.99, 1,455.66 and 751.12 is: 1,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.99 : 1,455.66 = 751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.99/1,455.66 = 751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.99x = 1,455.66 × 751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.99x = 1,093,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,374.37/969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.20

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