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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.41, 1,761.96 and 1,068.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.41, 1,761.96 and 1,068.35 is: 1,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.41 : 1,761.96 = 1,068.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.41/1,761.96 = 1,068.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.41x = 1,761.96 × 1,068.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.41x = 1,882,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,389.97/1,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.32

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