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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.62, 1,716.98 and 757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.62, 1,716.98 and 757.10 is: 1,135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.62 : 1,716.98 = 757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.62/1,716.98 = 757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.62x = 1,716.98 × 757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.62x = 1,299,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,926.06/1,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.68

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