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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.67, 1,888.44 and 1,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.67, 1,888.44 and 1,170.14 is: 1,613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.67 : 1,888.44 = 1,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.67/1,888.44 = 1,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.67x = 1,888.44 × 1,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.67x = 2,209,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,729.74/1,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.34

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