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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.14, 1,756.29 and 818.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.14, 1,756.29 and 818.87 is: 1,229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.14 : 1,756.29 = 818.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.14/1,756.29 = 818.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.14x = 1,756.29 × 818.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.14x = 1,438,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,173.19/1,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.06

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