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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.24, 1,615.20 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.24, 1,615.20 and 755.52 is: 1,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.24 : 1,615.20 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.24/1,615.20 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.24x = 1,615.20 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.24x = 1,220,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,315.90/1,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.79

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