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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.92, 1,690.98 and 758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.92, 1,690.98 and 758.10 is: 1,136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.92 : 1,690.98 = 758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.92/1,690.98 = 758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.92x = 1,690.98 × 758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.92x = 1,281,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,931.94/1,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.55

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