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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.84, 1,714.96 and 753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.84, 1,714.96 and 753.98 is: 1,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.84 : 1,714.96 = 753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.84/1,714.96 = 753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.84x = 1,714.96 × 753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.84x = 1,293,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,035.08/1,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.43

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