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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.18, 1,753.25 and 922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.18, 1,753.25 and 922.32 is: 1,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.18 : 1,753.25 = 922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.18/1,753.25 = 922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.18x = 1,753.25 × 922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.18x = 1,617,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,052.93/1,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.88

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