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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.48, 1,615.90 and 751.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.48, 1,615.90 and 751.39 is: 1,036.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.48 : 1,615.90 = 751.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.48/1,615.90 = 751.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.48x = 1,615.90 × 751.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.48x = 1,214,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,171.10/1,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.44

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