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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.46, 1,755.55 and 910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.46, 1,755.55 and 910.72 is: 1,365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.46 : 1,755.55 = 910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.46/1,755.55 = 910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.46x = 1,755.55 × 910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.46x = 1,598,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,814.50/1,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.97

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