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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,751.16 and 757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,751.16 and 757.68 is: 1,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,751.16 = 757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,751.16 = 757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,751.16 × 757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 1,326,818.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,818.91/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.72

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