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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.68, 1,585.62 and 756.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.68, 1,585.62 and 756.02 is: 1,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.68 : 1,585.62 = 756.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.68/1,585.62 = 756.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.68x = 1,585.62 × 756.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.68x = 1,198,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,752.50/1,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.69

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