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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.58, 1,755.98 and 651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.58, 1,755.98 and 651.45 is: 976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.58 : 1,755.98 = 651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.58/1,755.98 = 651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.58x = 1,755.98 × 651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.58x = 1,143,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,929.91/1,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.40

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