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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.21, 1,754.94 and 650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.21, 1,754.94 and 650.46 is: 975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.21 : 1,754.94 = 650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.21/1,754.94 = 650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.21x = 1,754.94 × 650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.21x = 1,141,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,518.27/1,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.48

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