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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.02, 1,614.12 and 821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.02, 1,614.12 and 821.18 is: 1,132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.02 : 1,614.12 = 821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.02/1,614.12 = 821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.02x = 1,614.12 × 821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.02x = 1,325,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,483.06/1,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.87

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