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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.93, 1,713.17 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.93, 1,713.17 and 753.32 is: 1,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.93 : 1,713.17 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.93/1,713.17 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.93x = 1,713.17 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.93x = 1,290,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,552.89/1,142.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.17

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