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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.15, 1,614.24 and 750.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.15, 1,614.24 and 750.17 is: 1,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.15 : 1,614.24 = 750.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.15/1,614.24 = 750.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.15x = 1,614.24 × 750.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.15x = 1,210,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,946.35/1,170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.86

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