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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.25, 1,754.92 and 864.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.25, 1,754.92 and 864.07 is: 1,295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.25 : 1,754.92 = 864.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.25/1,754.92 = 864.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.25x = 1,754.92 × 864.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.25x = 1,516,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,365.56/1,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.76

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