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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.23, 1,685.31 and 759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.23, 1,685.31 and 759.15 is: 1,138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.23 : 1,685.31 = 759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.23/1,685.31 = 759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.23x = 1,685.31 × 759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.23x = 1,279,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,394.66/1,124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.02

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