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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.92, 1,756.43 and 683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.92, 1,756.43 and 683.94 is: 1,025.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.92 : 1,756.43 = 683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.92/1,756.43 = 683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.92x = 1,756.43 × 683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.92x = 1,201,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,302.31/1,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.07

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