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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.70, 1,855.17 and 1,170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.70, 1,855.17 and 1,170.90 is: 1,616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.70 : 1,855.17 = 1,170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.70/1,855.17 = 1,170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.70x = 1,855.17 × 1,170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.70x = 2,172,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,218.55/1,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.59

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