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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.93, 1,616.28 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.93, 1,616.28 and 699.12 is: 965.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.93 : 1,616.28 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.93/1,616.28 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.93x = 1,616.28 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.93x = 1,129,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,973.67/1,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.02

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