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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.53, 1,684.14 and 758.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.53, 1,684.14 and 758.35 is: 1,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.53 : 1,684.14 = 758.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.53/1,684.14 = 758.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.53x = 1,684.14 × 758.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.53x = 1,277,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,167.57/1,123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.75

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