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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.75, 1,755.13 and 759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.75, 1,755.13 and 759.67 is: 1,137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.75 : 1,755.13 = 759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.75/1,755.13 = 759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.75x = 1,755.13 × 759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.75x = 1,333,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,307.03/1,171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.88

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