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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.62, 1,755.78 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.62, 1,755.78 and 683.02 is: 1,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.62 : 1,755.78 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.62/1,755.78 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.62x = 1,755.78 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.62x = 1,199,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,224.08/1,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.32

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