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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.80, 1,586.15 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.80, 1,586.15 and 751.28 is: 1,036.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.80 : 1,586.15 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.80/1,586.15 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.80x = 1,586.15 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.80x = 1,191,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,642.77/1,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.39

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