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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.30, 1,755.72 and 962.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.30, 1,755.72 and 962.41 is: 1,443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.30 : 1,755.72 = 962.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.30/1,755.72 = 962.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.30x = 1,755.72 × 962.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.30x = 1,689,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,722.49/1,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.84

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