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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.73, 1,613.60 and 1,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.73, 1,613.60 and 1,004.73 is: 1,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.73 : 1,613.60 = 1,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.73/1,613.60 = 1,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.73x = 1,613.60 × 1,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.73x = 1,621,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,232.33/1,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.80

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