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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.76, 1,721.40 and 1,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.76, 1,721.40 and 1,033.12 is: 1,546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.76 : 1,721.40 = 1,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.76/1,721.40 = 1,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.76x = 1,721.40 × 1,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.76x = 1,778,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,412.77/1,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.77

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