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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.30, 1,756.53 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.30, 1,756.53 and 804.18 is: 1,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.30 : 1,756.53 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.30/1,756.53 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.30x = 1,756.53 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.30x = 1,412,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,566.30/1,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.01

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