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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.64, 1,755.24 and 805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.64, 1,755.24 and 805.48 is: 1,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.64 : 1,755.24 = 805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.64/1,755.24 = 805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.64x = 1,755.24 × 805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.64x = 1,413,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,810.72/1,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.72

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