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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.03, 1,684.89 and 758.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.03, 1,684.89 and 758.85 is: 1,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.03 : 1,684.89 = 758.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.03/1,684.89 = 758.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.03x = 1,684.89 × 758.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.03x = 1,278,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,578.78/1,124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.50

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