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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.55, 1,617.33 and 906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.55, 1,617.33 and 906.07 is: 1,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.55 : 1,617.33 = 906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.55/1,617.33 = 906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.55x = 1,617.33 × 906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.55x = 1,465,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,401.58/1,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.90

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