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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.81, 1,750.68 and 756.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.81, 1,750.68 and 756.61 is: 1,133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.81 : 1,750.68 = 756.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.81/1,750.68 = 756.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.81x = 1,750.68 × 756.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.81x = 1,324,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,581.99/1,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.27

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