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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.04, 1,620.61 and 755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.04, 1,620.61 and 755.44 is: 1,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.04 : 1,620.61 = 755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.04/1,620.61 = 755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.04x = 1,620.61 × 755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.04x = 1,224,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,267.68/1,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.89

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