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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.46, 1,757.06 and 822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.46, 1,757.06 and 822.36 is: 1,234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.46 : 1,757.06 = 822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.46/1,757.06 = 822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.46x = 1,757.06 × 822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.46x = 1,444,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,935.86/1,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.50

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