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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.32, 1,759.38 and 741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.32, 1,759.38 and 741.16 is: 1,109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.32 : 1,759.38 = 741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.32/1,759.38 = 741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.32x = 1,759.38 × 741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.32x = 1,303,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,982.08/1,175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.47

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