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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.48, 1,577.88 and 750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.48, 1,577.88 and 750.72 is: 1,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.48 : 1,577.88 = 750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.48/1,577.88 = 750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.48x = 1,577.88 × 750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.48x = 1,184,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,546.07/1,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.91

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