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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.91, 2,016 and 1,170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.91, 2,016 and 1,170.43 is: 1,755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.91 : 2,016 = 1,170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.91/2,016 = 1,170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.91x = 2,016 × 1,170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.91x = 2,359,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,586.88/1,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.76

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