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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.52, 1,709.28 and 754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.52, 1,709.28 and 754.68 is: 1,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.52 : 1,709.28 = 754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.52/1,709.28 = 754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.52x = 1,709.28 × 754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.52x = 1,289,959.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,959.43/1,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.02

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