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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172, 1,757.36 and 761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172, 1,757.36 and 761.28 is: 1,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172 : 1,757.36 = 761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172/1,757.36 = 761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172x = 1,757.36 × 761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172x = 1,337,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,843.02/1,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.50

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