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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.82, 1,755.44 and 683.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.82, 1,755.44 and 683.86 is: 1,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.82 : 1,755.44 = 683.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.82/1,755.44 = 683.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.82x = 1,755.44 × 683.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.82x = 1,200,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,475.20/1,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.45

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