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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.71, 1,921.59 and 1,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.71, 1,921.59 and 1,170.52 is: 1,613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.71 : 1,921.59 = 1,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.71/1,921.59 = 1,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.71x = 1,921.59 × 1,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.71x = 2,249,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,254.72/1,393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.87

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