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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.14, 1,613.67 and 750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.14, 1,613.67 and 750.02 is: 1,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.14 : 1,613.67 = 750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.14/1,613.67 = 750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.14x = 1,613.67 × 750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.14x = 1,210,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,284.77/1,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.31

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