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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.67, 1,577.67 and 750.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.67, 1,577.67 and 750.36 is: 1,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.67 : 1,577.67 = 750.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.67/1,577.67 = 750.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.67x = 1,577.67 × 750.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.67x = 1,183,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,820.46/1,142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.01

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