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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.68, 1,714.30 and 754.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.68, 1,714.30 and 754.07 is: 1,130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.68 : 1,714.30 = 754.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.68/1,714.30 = 754.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.68x = 1,714.30 × 754.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.68x = 1,292,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,691.74/1,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.30

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