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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.70, 1,753.92 and 1,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.70, 1,753.92 and 1,159.56 is: 1,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.70 : 1,753.92 = 1,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.70/1,753.92 = 1,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.70x = 1,753.92 × 1,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.70x = 2,033,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,775.48/1,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.21

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