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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.80, 1,752.72 and 758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.80, 1,752.72 and 758.72 is: 1,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.80 : 1,752.72 = 758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.80/1,752.72 = 758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.80x = 1,752.72 × 758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.80x = 1,329,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,823.72/1,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.82

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