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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.26, 1,752.66 and 758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.26, 1,752.66 and 758.68 is: 1,137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.26 : 1,752.66 = 758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.26/1,752.66 = 758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.26x = 1,752.66 × 758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.26x = 1,329,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,708.09/1,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.22

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