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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.44, 1,748.30 and 755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.44, 1,748.30 and 755.34 is: 1,131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.44 : 1,748.30 = 755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.44/1,748.30 = 755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.44x = 1,748.30 × 755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.44x = 1,320,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,560.92/1,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.16

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