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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.77, 1,615.55 and 751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.77, 1,615.55 and 751.10 is: 1,036.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.77 : 1,615.55 = 751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.77/1,615.55 = 751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.77x = 1,615.55 × 751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.77x = 1,213,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,427.77/1,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.44

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