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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.16, 1,718.42 and 755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.16, 1,718.42 and 755.93 is: 1,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.16 : 1,718.42 = 755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.16/1,718.42 = 755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.16x = 1,718.42 × 755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.16x = 1,299,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,005.75/1,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.36

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