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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.72, 1,758.43 and 864.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.72, 1,758.43 and 864.39 is: 1,297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.72 : 1,758.43 = 864.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.72/1,758.43 = 864.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.72x = 1,758.43 × 864.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.72x = 1,519,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,972.12/1,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.22

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