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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.38, 1,750.17 and 1,106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.38, 1,750.17 and 1,106.78 is: 1,663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.38 : 1,750.17 = 1,106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.38/1,750.17 = 1,106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.38x = 1,750.17 × 1,106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.38x = 1,937,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,053.15/1,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.59

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