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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.03, 1,714.56 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.03, 1,714.56 and 755.52 is: 1,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.03 : 1,714.56 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.03/1,714.56 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.03x = 1,714.56 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.03x = 1,295,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,384.37/1,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.29

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