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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.69, 1,753.25 and 730.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.69, 1,753.25 and 730.81 is: 1,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.69 : 1,753.25 = 730.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.69/1,753.25 = 730.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.69x = 1,753.25 × 730.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.69x = 1,281,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,292.63/1,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.29

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