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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.91, 1,617.16 and 752.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.91, 1,617.16 and 752.57 is: 1,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.91 : 1,617.16 = 752.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.91/1,617.16 = 752.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.91x = 1,617.16 × 752.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.91x = 1,217,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,026.10/1,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.61

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