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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170, 1,616.76 and 1,113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170, 1,616.76 and 1,113.06 is: 1,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170 : 1,616.76 = 1,113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170/1,616.76 = 1,113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170x = 1,616.76 × 1,113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170x = 1,799,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,550.89/1,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.08

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