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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.96, 1,968.12 and 1,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.96, 1,968.12 and 1,170.96 is: 1,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.96 : 1,968.12 = 1,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.96/1,968.12 = 1,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.96x = 1,968.12 × 1,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.96x = 2,304,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,589.80/1,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.59

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