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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.12, 1,755.03 and 911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.12, 1,755.03 and 911.13 is: 1,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.12 : 1,755.03 = 911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.12/1,755.03 = 911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.12x = 1,755.03 × 911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.12x = 1,599,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,060.48/1,173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.08

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