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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140, 1,709.45 and 749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140, 1,709.45 and 749.98 is: 1,124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140 : 1,709.45 = 749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140/1,709.45 = 749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140x = 1,709.45 × 749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140x = 1,282,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,053.31/1,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.61

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