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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.32, 1,577.38 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.32, 1,577.38 and 750.56 is: 1,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.32 : 1,577.38 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.32/1,577.38 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.32x = 1,577.38 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.32x = 1,183,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,918.33/1,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.51

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