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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.06, 2,015.88 and 1,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.06, 2,015.88 and 1,171 is: 1,755.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.06 : 2,015.88 = 1,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.06/2,015.88 = 1,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.06x = 2,015.88 × 1,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.06x = 2,360,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,595.48/1,345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.01

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