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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.72, 1,620.48 and 754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.72, 1,620.48 and 754.25 is: 1,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.72 : 1,620.48 = 754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.72/1,620.48 = 754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.72x = 1,620.48 × 754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.72x = 1,222,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,247.04/1,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.34

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