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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.63, 1,585.91 and 751.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.63, 1,585.91 and 751.53 is: 1,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.63 : 1,585.91 = 751.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.63/1,585.91 = 751.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.63x = 1,585.91 × 751.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.63x = 1,191,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,851.01/1,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.73

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