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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.48, 1,720.58 and 758.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.48, 1,720.58 and 758.57 is: 1,135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.48 : 1,720.58 = 758.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.48/1,720.58 = 758.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.48x = 1,720.58 × 758.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.48x = 1,305,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,167.97/1,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.44

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