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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.49, 1,748.54 and 678.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.49, 1,748.54 and 678.12 is: 1,017.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.49 : 1,748.54 = 678.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.49/1,748.54 = 678.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.49x = 1,748.54 × 678.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.49x = 1,185,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,716.55/1,165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.36

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