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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.53, 1,618.00 and 753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.53, 1,618.00 and 753.14 is: 1,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.53 : 1,618.00 = 753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.53/1,618.00 = 753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.53x = 1,618.00 × 753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.53x = 1,218,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,581.46/1,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.39

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