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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.21, 1,967.49 and 1,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.21, 1,967.49 and 1,170.20 is: 1,753.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.21 : 1,967.49 = 1,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.21/1,967.49 = 1,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.21x = 1,967.49 × 1,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.21x = 2,302,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,356.80/1,313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.23

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