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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.08, 1,753.54 and 760.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.08, 1,753.54 and 760.84 is: 1,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.08 : 1,753.54 = 760.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.08/1,753.54 = 760.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.08x = 1,753.54 × 760.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.08x = 1,334,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,163.37/1,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.21

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