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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.39, 1,975.77 and 1,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.39, 1,975.77 and 1,168.67 is: 1,748.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.39 : 1,975.77 = 1,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.39/1,975.77 = 1,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.39x = 1,975.77 × 1,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.39x = 2,309,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,013.25/1,320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.74

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