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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.52, 1,745.33 and 1,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.52, 1,745.33 and 1,041.73 is: 1,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.52 : 1,745.33 = 1,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.52/1,745.33 = 1,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.52x = 1,745.33 × 1,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.52x = 1,818,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,162.62/1,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.29

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