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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.71, 1,965.24 and 1,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.71, 1,965.24 and 1,168.70 is: 1,750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.71 : 1,965.24 = 1,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.71/1,965.24 = 1,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.71x = 1,965.24 × 1,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.71x = 2,296,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,774.42/1,311.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.98

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