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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.62, 1,614.76 and 756.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.62, 1,614.76 and 756.62 is: 1,043.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.62 : 1,614.76 = 756.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.62/1,614.76 = 756.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.62x = 1,614.76 × 756.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.62x = 1,221,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,759.71/1,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.69

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