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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.78, 1,751.07 and 985.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.78, 1,751.07 and 985.94 is: 1,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.78 : 1,751.07 = 985.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.78/1,751.07 = 985.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.78x = 1,751.07 × 985.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.78x = 1,726,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,449.96/1,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.88

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