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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.37, 1,909.81 and 1,168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.37, 1,909.81 and 1,168.45 is: 1,749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.37 : 1,909.81 = 1,168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.37/1,909.81 = 1,168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.37x = 1,909.81 × 1,168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.37x = 2,231,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,517.49/1,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.70

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