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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.11, 1,614.12 and 1,006.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.11, 1,614.12 and 1,006.49 is: 1,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.11 : 1,614.12 = 1,006.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.11/1,614.12 = 1,006.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.11x = 1,614.12 × 1,006.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.11x = 1,624,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,595.64/1,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.41

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