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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170, 1,745.93 and 1,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170, 1,745.93 and 1,014.48 is: 1,513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170 : 1,745.93 = 1,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170/1,745.93 = 1,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170x = 1,745.93 × 1,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170x = 1,771,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,205.99/1,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.85

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