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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.56, 1,614.82 and 750.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.56, 1,614.82 and 750.71 is: 1,035.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.56 : 1,614.82 = 750.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.56/1,614.82 = 750.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.56x = 1,614.82 × 750.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.56x = 1,212,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,261.52/1,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.63

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