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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.84, 1,711.26 and 756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.84, 1,711.26 and 756.36 is: 1,134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.84 : 1,711.26 = 756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.84/1,711.26 = 756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.84x = 1,711.26 × 756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.84x = 1,294,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,328.61/1,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.54

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