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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.08, 1,750.92 and 735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.08, 1,750.92 and 735.52 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.08 : 1,750.92 = 735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.08/1,750.92 = 735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.08x = 1,750.92 × 735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.08x = 1,287,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,836.68/1,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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