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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.02, 1,750.98 and 938.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.02, 1,750.98 and 938.36 is: 1,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.02 : 1,750.98 = 938.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.02/1,750.98 = 938.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.02x = 1,750.98 × 938.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.02x = 1,643,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,049.59/1,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.29

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