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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.81, 1,753.68 and 758.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.81, 1,753.68 and 758.61 is: 1,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.81 : 1,753.68 = 758.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.81/1,753.68 = 758.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.81x = 1,753.68 × 758.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.81x = 1,330,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,359.18/1,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.27

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