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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.23, 1,718.06 and 751.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.23, 1,718.06 and 751.67 is: 1,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.23 : 1,718.06 = 751.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.23/1,718.06 = 751.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.23x = 1,718.06 × 751.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.23x = 1,291,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,410.40/1,146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.66

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