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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.51, 1,754.40 and 962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.51, 1,754.40 and 962.76 is: 1,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.51 : 1,754.40 = 962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.51/1,754.40 = 962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.51x = 1,754.40 × 962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.51x = 1,689,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,066.14/1,170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.02

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