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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.84, 1,757.74 and 805.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.84, 1,757.74 and 805.50 is: 1,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.84 : 1,757.74 = 805.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.84/1,757.74 = 805.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.84x = 1,757.74 × 805.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.84x = 1,415,859.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,859.57/1,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.24

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