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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.34, 1,578.03 and 750.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.34, 1,578.03 and 750.35 is: 1,035.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.34 : 1,578.03 = 750.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.34/1,578.03 = 750.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.34x = 1,578.03 × 750.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.34x = 1,184,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,074.81/1,143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.63

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