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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.62, 1,757.28 and 684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.62, 1,757.28 and 684.02 is: 1,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.62 : 1,757.28 = 684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.62/1,757.28 = 684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.62x = 1,757.28 × 684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.62x = 1,202,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,014.67/1,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.82

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