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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.82, 2,033.73 and 1,168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.82, 2,033.73 and 1,168.74 is: 1,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.82 : 2,033.73 = 1,168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.82/2,033.73 = 1,168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.82x = 2,033.73 × 1,168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.82x = 2,376,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,901.60/1,358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.24

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