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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.92, 1,619.70 and 754.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.92, 1,619.70 and 754.00 is: 1,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.92 : 1,619.70 = 754.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.92/1,619.70 = 754.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.92x = 1,619.70 × 754.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.92x = 1,221,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,257.84/1,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.21

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