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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.06, 1,755.18 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.06, 1,755.18 and 651.04 is: 975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.06 : 1,755.18 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.06/1,755.18 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.06x = 1,755.18 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.06x = 1,142,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,692.39/1,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.78

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