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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.74, 1,757.94 and 1,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.74, 1,757.94 and 1,162.28 is: 1,745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.74 : 1,757.94 = 1,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.74/1,757.94 = 1,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.74x = 1,757.94 × 1,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.74x = 2,043,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,218.50/1,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.24

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