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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.12, 1,752.06 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.12, 1,752.06 and 782.56 is: 1,173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.12 : 1,752.06 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.12/1,752.06 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.12x = 1,752.06 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.12x = 1,371,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,092.07/1,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.76

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