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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.33, 1,785.18 and 757.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.33, 1,785.18 and 757.17 is: 1,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.33 : 1,785.18 = 757.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.33/1,785.18 = 757.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.33x = 1,785.18 × 757.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.33x = 1,351,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,684.74/1,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.60

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