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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.44, 1,586.84 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.44, 1,586.84 and 757.08 is: 1,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.44 : 1,586.84 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.44/1,586.84 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.44x = 1,586.84 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.44x = 1,201,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,364.83/1,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.17

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