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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.00, 1,753.91 and 758.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.00, 1,753.91 and 758.89 is: 1,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.00 : 1,753.91 = 758.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.00/1,753.91 = 758.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.00x = 1,753.91 × 758.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.00x = 1,331,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,012.20/1,171.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.65

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