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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.20, 1,747.80 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.20, 1,747.80 and 704.40 is: 1,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.20 : 1,747.80 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.20/1,747.80 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.20x = 1,747.80 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.20x = 1,231,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,150.32/1,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.60

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