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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.84, 1,756.26 and 658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.84, 1,756.26 and 658.20 is: 987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.84 : 1,756.26 = 658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.84/1,756.26 = 658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.84x = 1,756.26 × 658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.84x = 1,155,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,970.33/1,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.30

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