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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.68, 1,758.42 and 1,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.68, 1,758.42 and 1,035 is: 1,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.68 : 1,758.42 = 1,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.68/1,758.42 = 1,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.68x = 1,758.42 × 1,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.68x = 1,819,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,964.70/1,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.30

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