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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.84, 1,616.52 and 751.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.84, 1,616.52 and 751.35 is: 1,037.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.84 : 1,616.52 = 751.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.84/1,616.52 = 751.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.84x = 1,616.52 × 751.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.84x = 1,214,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,572.30/1,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.35

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