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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.83, 1,613.85 and 1,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.83, 1,613.85 and 1,105.22 is: 1,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.83 : 1,613.85 = 1,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.83/1,613.85 = 1,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.83x = 1,613.85 × 1,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.83x = 1,783,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,659.30/1,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.41

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