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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.34, 1,756.09 and 650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.34, 1,756.09 and 650.34 is: 975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.34 : 1,756.09 = 650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.34/1,756.09 = 650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.34x = 1,756.09 × 650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.34x = 1,142,055.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,055.57/1,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.83

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