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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.09, 1,755.47 and 781.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.09, 1,755.47 and 781.67 is: 1,172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.09 : 1,755.47 = 781.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.09/1,755.47 = 781.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.09x = 1,755.47 × 781.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.09x = 1,372,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,204.58/1,170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.73

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