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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.11, 1,744.49 and 875.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.11, 1,744.49 and 875.75 is: 1,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.11 : 1,744.49 = 875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.11/1,744.49 = 875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.11x = 1,744.49 × 875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.11x = 1,527,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,730.58/1,164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.36

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