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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.08, 2,299.36 and 1,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.08, 2,299.36 and 1,170.48 is: 1,754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.08 : 2,299.36 = 1,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.08/2,299.36 = 1,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.08x = 2,299.36 × 1,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.08x = 2,691,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,354.89/1,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.38

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