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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.75, 1,743.54 and 1,136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.75, 1,743.54 and 1,136.97 is: 1,696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.75 : 1,743.54 = 1,136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.75/1,743.54 = 1,136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.75x = 1,743.54 × 1,136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.75x = 1,982,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,343.96/1,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.13

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