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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.06, 1,748.82 and 704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.06, 1,748.82 and 704.32 is: 1,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.06 : 1,748.82 = 704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.06/1,748.82 = 704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.06x = 1,748.82 × 704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.06x = 1,231,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,728.90/1,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.42

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