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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.97, 1,753.52 and 996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.97, 1,753.52 and 996.84 is: 1,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.97 : 1,753.52 = 996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.97/1,753.52 = 996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.97x = 1,753.52 × 996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.97x = 1,747,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,973.89/1,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.32

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