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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.25, 1,752.87 and 758.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.25, 1,752.87 and 758.17 is: 1,135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.25 : 1,752.87 = 758.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.25/1,752.87 = 758.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.25x = 1,752.87 × 758.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.25x = 1,328,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,973.45/1,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.63

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