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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.56, 1,756.13 and 732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.56, 1,756.13 and 732.14 is: 1,097.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.56 : 1,756.13 = 732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.56/1,756.13 = 732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.56x = 1,756.13 × 732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.56x = 1,285,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,720.58/1,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.44

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