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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.64, 1,748.37 and 704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.64, 1,748.37 and 704.80 is: 1,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.64 : 1,748.37 = 704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.64/1,748.37 = 704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.64x = 1,748.37 × 704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.64x = 1,232,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,251.18/1,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.33

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