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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.75, 1,675.20 and 754.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.75, 1,675.20 and 754.87 is: 1,131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.75 : 1,675.20 = 754.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.75/1,675.20 = 754.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.75x = 1,675.20 × 754.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.75x = 1,264,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,558.22/1,117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.34

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