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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.40, 1,723.38 and 757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.40, 1,723.38 and 757.56 is: 1,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.40 : 1,723.38 = 757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.40/1,723.38 = 757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.40x = 1,723.38 × 757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.40x = 1,305,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,563.75/1,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.85

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