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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.73, 1,755.96 and 683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.73, 1,755.96 and 683.12 is: 1,025.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.73 : 1,755.96 = 683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.73/1,755.96 = 683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.73x = 1,755.96 × 683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.73x = 1,199,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,531.40/1,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.48

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