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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.24, 1,723.14 and 758.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.24, 1,723.14 and 758.82 is: 1,137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.24 : 1,723.14 = 758.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.24/1,723.14 = 758.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.24x = 1,723.14 × 758.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.24x = 1,307,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,553.09/1,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.75

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