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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.76, 1,752.12 and 757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.76, 1,752.12 and 757.66 is: 1,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.76 : 1,752.12 = 757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.76/1,752.12 = 757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.76x = 1,752.12 × 757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.76x = 1,327,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,511.24/1,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.86

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