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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.01, 2,015.69 and 1,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.01, 2,015.69 and 1,171.26 is: 1,755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.01 : 2,015.69 = 1,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.01/2,015.69 = 1,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.01x = 2,015.69 × 1,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.01x = 2,360,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,891.21/1,345.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.30

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