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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.59, 1,617.71 and 960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.59, 1,617.71 and 960.42 is: 1,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.59 : 1,617.71 = 960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.59/1,617.71 = 960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.59x = 1,617.71 × 960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.59x = 1,553,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,682.30/1,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.27

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