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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.35, 1,744.81 and 870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.35, 1,744.81 and 870.47 is: 1,304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.35 : 1,744.81 = 870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.35/1,744.81 = 870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.35x = 1,744.81 × 870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.35x = 1,518,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,815.11/1,164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.43

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