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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.53, 1,620.76 and 755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.53, 1,620.76 and 755.14 is: 1,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.53 : 1,620.76 = 755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.53/1,620.76 = 755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.53x = 1,620.76 × 755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.53x = 1,223,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,900.71/1,175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.15

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