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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.18, 1,751.09 and 757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.18, 1,751.09 and 757.58 is: 1,135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.18 : 1,751.09 = 757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.18/1,751.09 = 757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.18x = 1,751.09 × 757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.18x = 1,326,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,595.79/1,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.61

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