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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.76, 1,583.18 and 754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.76, 1,583.18 and 754.92 is: 1,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.76 : 1,583.18 = 754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.76/1,583.18 = 754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.76x = 1,583.18 × 754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.76x = 1,195,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,174.72/1,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.22

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