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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.29, 1,754.35 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.29, 1,754.35 and 614.88 is: 921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.29 : 1,754.35 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.29/1,754.35 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.29x = 1,754.35 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.29x = 1,078,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,713.19/1,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.75

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