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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.23, 1,615.56 and 751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.23, 1,615.56 and 751.14 is: 1,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.23 : 1,615.56 = 751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.23/1,615.56 = 751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.23x = 1,615.56 × 751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.23x = 1,213,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,511.74/1,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.10

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