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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.53, 1,717.64 and 754.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.53, 1,717.64 and 754.09 is: 1,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.53 : 1,717.64 = 754.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.53/1,717.64 = 754.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.53x = 1,717.64 × 754.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.53x = 1,295,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,255.15/1,143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.68

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