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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.99, 1,761.35 and 1,059.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.99, 1,761.35 and 1,059.21 is: 1,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.99 : 1,761.35 = 1,059.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.99/1,761.35 = 1,059.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.99x = 1,761.35 × 1,059.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.99x = 1,865,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,634.24/1,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.21

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