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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.81, 1,759.50 and 807.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.81, 1,759.50 and 807.93 is: 1,214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.81 : 1,759.50 = 807.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.81/1,759.50 = 807.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.81x = 1,759.50 × 807.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.81x = 1,421,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,552.84/1,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.16

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