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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.80, 1,752.07 and 756.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.80, 1,752.07 and 756.69 is: 1,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.80 : 1,752.07 = 756.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.80/1,752.07 = 756.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.80x = 1,752.07 × 756.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.80x = 1,325,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,773.85/1,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.30

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