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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.26, 1,586.70 and 756.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.26, 1,586.70 and 756.95 is: 1,045.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.26 : 1,586.70 = 756.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.26/1,586.70 = 756.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.26x = 1,586.70 × 756.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.26x = 1,201,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,052.57/1,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.07

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