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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.75, 1,611.52 and 754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.75, 1,611.52 and 754.47 is: 1,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.75 : 1,611.52 = 754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.75/1,611.52 = 754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.75x = 1,611.52 × 754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.75x = 1,215,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,839.72/1,167.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.18

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