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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.46, 1,617.38 and 752.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.46, 1,617.38 and 752.36 is: 1,037.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.46 : 1,617.38 = 752.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.46/1,617.38 = 752.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.46x = 1,617.38 × 752.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.46x = 1,216,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,852.02/1,172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.86

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