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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.15, 1,753.70 and 962.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.15, 1,753.70 and 962.90 is: 1,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.15 : 1,753.70 = 962.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.15/1,753.70 = 962.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.15x = 1,753.70 × 962.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.15x = 1,688,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,631.37/1,169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.32

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