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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.22, 1,617.21 and 752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.22, 1,617.21 and 752.46 is: 1,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.22 : 1,617.21 = 752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.22/1,617.21 = 752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.22x = 1,617.21 × 752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.22x = 1,216,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,885.84/1,172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.10

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