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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.92, 1,741.28 and 752.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.92, 1,741.28 and 752.63 is: 1,128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.92 : 1,741.28 = 752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.92/1,741.28 = 752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.92x = 1,741.28 × 752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.92x = 1,310,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,532.74/1,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.88

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