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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.95, 1,580 and 751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.95, 1,580 and 751.29 is: 1,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.95 : 1,580 = 751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.95/1,580 = 751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.95x = 1,580 × 751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.95x = 1,187,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,038.20/1,144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.76

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