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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.72, 2,030.54 and 1,170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.72, 2,030.54 and 1,170.58 is: 1,755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.72 : 2,030.54 = 1,170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.72/2,030.54 = 1,170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.72x = 2,030.54 × 1,170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.72x = 2,376,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,909.51/1,353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.84

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