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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.76, 1,616.61 and 752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.76, 1,616.61 and 752.07 is: 1,037.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.76 : 1,616.61 = 752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.76/1,616.61 = 752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.76x = 1,616.61 × 752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.76x = 1,215,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,803.88/1,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.59

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