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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.52, 1,575.56 and 749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.52, 1,575.56 and 749.40 is: 1,033.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.52 : 1,575.56 = 749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.52/1,575.56 = 749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.52x = 1,575.56 × 749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.52x = 1,180,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,724.66/1,142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.44

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