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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.54, 1,759.86 and 1,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.54, 1,759.86 and 1,139.76 is: 1,713.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.54 : 1,759.86 = 1,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.54/1,759.86 = 1,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.54x = 1,759.86 × 1,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.54x = 2,005,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,818.03/1,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.58

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