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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.82, 1,757.48 and 754.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.82, 1,757.48 and 754.10 is: 1,130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.82 : 1,757.48 = 754.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.82/1,757.48 = 754.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.82x = 1,757.48 × 754.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.82x = 1,325,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,303.11/1,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.98

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