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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.02, 1,751.35 and 1,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.02, 1,751.35 and 1,041.93 is: 1,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.02 : 1,751.35 = 1,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.02/1,751.35 = 1,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.02x = 1,751.35 × 1,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.02x = 1,824,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,784.11/1,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.29

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