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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.90, 1,913.58 and 1,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.90, 1,913.58 and 1,170.98 is: 1,753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.90 : 1,913.58 = 1,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.90/1,913.58 = 1,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.90x = 1,913.58 × 1,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.90x = 2,240,763.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,763.91/1,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.47

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