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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.33, 1,757 and 805.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.33, 1,757 and 805.02 is: 1,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.33 : 1,757 = 805.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.33/1,757 = 805.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.33x = 1,757 × 805.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.33x = 1,414,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,420.14/1,171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.53

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