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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.89, 1,722.75 and 759.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.89, 1,722.75 and 759.39 is: 1,137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.89 : 1,722.75 = 759.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.89/1,722.75 = 759.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.89x = 1,722.75 × 759.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.89x = 1,308,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,239.12/1,149.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.71

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