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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.98, 1,751.34 and 757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.98, 1,751.34 and 757.30 is: 1,135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.98 : 1,751.34 = 757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.98/1,751.34 = 757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.98x = 1,751.34 × 757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.98x = 1,326,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,289.78/1,167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.54

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