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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.04, 1,615.92 and 757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.04, 1,615.92 and 757.04 is: 1,044.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.04 : 1,615.92 = 757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.04/1,615.92 = 757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.04x = 1,615.92 × 757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.04x = 1,223,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,316.08/1,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.64

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