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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.19, 1,710.54 and 751.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.19, 1,710.54 and 751.46 is: 1,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.19 : 1,710.54 = 751.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.19/1,710.54 = 751.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.19x = 1,710.54 × 751.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.19x = 1,285,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,400.25/1,141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.37

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