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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.70, 1,747.66 and 1,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.70, 1,747.66 and 1,137.12 is: 1,696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.70 : 1,747.66 = 1,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.70/1,747.66 = 1,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.70x = 1,747.66 × 1,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.70x = 1,987,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,299.14/1,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.08

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