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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.62, 1,748.16 and 755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.62, 1,748.16 and 755.73 is: 1,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.62 : 1,748.16 = 755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.62/1,748.16 = 755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.62x = 1,748.16 × 755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.62x = 1,321,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,136.96/1,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.48

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