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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.10, 1,748.67 and 756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.10, 1,748.67 and 756.05 is: 1,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.10 : 1,748.67 = 756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.10/1,748.67 = 756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.10x = 1,748.67 × 756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.10x = 1,322,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,081.95/1,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.82

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