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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.31, 1,749.20 and 704.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.31, 1,749.20 and 704.57 is: 1,055.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.31 : 1,749.20 = 704.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.31/1,749.20 = 704.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.31x = 1,749.20 × 704.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.31x = 1,232,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,430.32/1,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.79

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