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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.12, 1,759.15 and 1,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.12, 1,759.15 and 1,053.88 is: 1,587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.12 : 1,759.15 = 1,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.12/1,759.15 = 1,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.12x = 1,759.15 × 1,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.12x = 1,853,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,933.00/1,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.11

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