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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.98, 1,722.54 and 758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.98, 1,722.54 and 758.64 is: 1,136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.98 : 1,722.54 = 758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.98/1,722.54 = 758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.98x = 1,722.54 × 758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.98x = 1,306,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,787.75/1,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.36

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