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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.67, 1,752.36 and 862.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.67, 1,752.36 and 862.87 is: 1,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.67 : 1,752.36 = 862.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.67/1,752.36 = 862.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.67x = 1,752.36 × 862.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.67x = 1,512,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,058.87/1,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.62

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