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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.23, 1,785.14 and 750.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.23, 1,785.14 and 750.13 is: 1,125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.23 : 1,785.14 = 750.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.23/1,785.14 = 750.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.23x = 1,785.14 × 750.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.23x = 1,339,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,087.07/1,190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.07

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