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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.44, 1,913.28 and 1,170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.44, 1,913.28 and 1,170.93 is: 1,760.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.44 : 1,913.28 = 1,170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.44/1,913.28 = 1,170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.44x = 1,913.28 × 1,170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.44x = 2,240,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,316.95/1,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.65

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