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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.36, 1,718.27 and 750.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.36, 1,718.27 and 750.57 is: 1,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.36 : 1,718.27 = 750.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.36/1,718.27 = 750.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.36x = 1,718.27 × 750.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.36x = 1,289,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,681.91/1,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.02

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