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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.70, 1,925.55 and 1,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.70, 1,925.55 and 1,170.30 is: 1,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.70 : 1,925.55 = 1,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.70/1,925.55 = 1,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.70x = 1,925.55 × 1,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.70x = 2,253,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,471.17/1,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.45

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