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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.29, 2,441.75 and 1,170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.29, 2,441.75 and 1,170.75 is: 1,615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.29 : 2,441.75 = 1,170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.29/2,441.75 = 1,170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.29x = 2,441.75 × 1,170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.29x = 2,858,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,682.12/1,769.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.72

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