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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.84, 1,753.40 and 758.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.84, 1,753.40 and 758.79 is: 1,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.84 : 1,753.40 = 758.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.84/1,753.40 = 758.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.84x = 1,753.40 × 758.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.84x = 1,330,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,458.59/1,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.33

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