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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.45, 1,751.36 and 757.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.45, 1,751.36 and 757.41 is: 1,134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.45 : 1,751.36 = 757.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.45/1,751.36 = 757.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.45x = 1,751.36 × 757.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.45x = 1,326,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,497.58/1,169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.29

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