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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.76, 1,770.12 and 1,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.76, 1,770.12 and 1,017 is: 1,531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.76 : 1,770.12 = 1,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.76/1,770.12 = 1,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.76x = 1,770.12 × 1,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.76x = 1,800,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,212.04/1,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.11

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