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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.06, 2,014.38 and 1,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.06, 2,014.38 and 1,170 is: 1,753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.06 : 2,014.38 = 1,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.06/2,014.38 = 1,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.06x = 2,014.38 × 1,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.06x = 2,356,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,824.60/1,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.51

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