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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.64, 1,755.55 and 898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.64, 1,755.55 and 898.48 is: 1,347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.64 : 1,755.55 = 898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.64/1,755.55 = 898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.64x = 1,755.55 × 898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.64x = 1,577,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,326.56/1,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.41

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