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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.64, 1,758.76 and 913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.64, 1,758.76 and 913.63 is: 1,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.64 : 1,758.76 = 913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.64/1,758.76 = 913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.64x = 1,758.76 × 913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.64x = 1,606,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,855.90/1,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.79

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