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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790, 2,471.28 and 1,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790, 2,471.28 and 1,170.08 is: 1,615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790 : 2,471.28 = 1,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790/2,471.28 = 1,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790x = 2,471.28 × 1,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790x = 2,891,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,595.30/1,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.42

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