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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.31, 1,753.77 and 759.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.31, 1,753.77 and 759.43 is: 1,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.31 : 1,753.77 = 759.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.31/1,753.77 = 759.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.31x = 1,753.77 × 759.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.31x = 1,331,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,865.55/1,171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.07

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