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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.60, 1,711.80 and 751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.60, 1,711.80 and 751.82 is: 1,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.60 : 1,711.80 = 751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.60/1,711.80 = 751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.60x = 1,711.80 × 751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.60x = 1,286,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,965.48/1,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.33

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