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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.75, 1,619.99 and 754.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.75, 1,619.99 and 754.03 is: 1,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.75 : 1,619.99 = 754.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.75/1,619.99 = 754.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.75x = 1,619.99 × 754.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.75x = 1,221,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,521.06/1,173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.70

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