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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.72, 1,750.20 and 1,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.72, 1,750.20 and 1,019.20 is: 1,530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.72 : 1,750.20 = 1,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.72/1,750.20 = 1,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.72x = 1,750.20 × 1,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.72x = 1,783,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,803.84/1,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.22

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