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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.88, 1,752.96 and 914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.88, 1,752.96 and 914.56 is: 1,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.88 : 1,752.96 = 914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.88/1,752.96 = 914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.88x = 1,752.96 × 914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.88x = 1,603,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,187.10/1,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.22

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