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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.29, 1,748.60 and 703.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.29, 1,748.60 and 703.67 is: 1,054.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.29 : 1,748.60 = 703.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.29/1,748.60 = 703.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.29x = 1,748.60 × 703.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.29x = 1,230,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,425.10/1,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.09

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