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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.34, 1,779.40 and 753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.34, 1,779.40 and 753.72 is: 1,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.34 : 1,779.40 = 753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.34/1,779.40 = 753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.34x = 1,779.40 × 753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.34x = 1,341,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,169.37/1,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.56

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