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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.04, 1,752.84 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.04, 1,752.84 and 656.40 is: 984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.04 : 1,752.84 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.04/1,752.84 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.04x = 1,752.84 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.04x = 1,150,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,564.18/1,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.20

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