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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.64, 1,757.04 and 819.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.64, 1,757.04 and 819.37 is: 1,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.64 : 1,757.04 = 819.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.64/1,757.04 = 819.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.64x = 1,757.04 × 819.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.64x = 1,439,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,665.86/1,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.81

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