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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.54, 1,615.23 and 756.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.54, 1,615.23 and 756.54 is: 1,043.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.54 : 1,615.23 = 756.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.54/1,615.23 = 756.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.54x = 1,615.23 × 756.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.54x = 1,221,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,986.10/1,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.95

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