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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.80, 1,709.71 and 751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.80, 1,709.71 and 751.54 is: 1,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.80 : 1,709.71 = 751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.80/1,709.71 = 751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.80x = 1,709.71 × 751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.80x = 1,284,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,907.42/1,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.31

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