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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.92, 1,577.28 and 750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.92, 1,577.28 and 750.70 is: 1,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.92 : 1,577.28 = 750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.92/1,577.28 = 750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.92x = 1,577.28 × 750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.92x = 1,184,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,064.10/1,142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.00

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