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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.91, 1,614.40 and 750.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.91, 1,614.40 and 750.57 is: 1,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.91 : 1,614.40 = 750.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.91/1,614.40 = 750.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.91x = 1,614.40 × 750.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.91x = 1,211,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,720.21/1,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.85

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