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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.32, 1,756.73 and 753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.32, 1,756.73 and 753.60 is: 1,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.32 : 1,756.73 = 753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.32/1,756.73 = 753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.32x = 1,756.73 × 753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.32x = 1,323,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,871.73/1,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.24

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