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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.20, 1,711.07 and 750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.20, 1,711.07 and 750.38 is: 1,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.20 : 1,711.07 = 750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.20/1,711.07 = 750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.20x = 1,711.07 × 750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.20x = 1,283,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,958.86/1,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.09

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