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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.84, 1,757.27 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.84, 1,757.27 and 651.36 is: 977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.84 : 1,757.27 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.84/1,757.27 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.84x = 1,757.27 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.84x = 1,144,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,615.39/1,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.60

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