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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.72, 1,747.47 and 705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.72, 1,747.47 and 705.18 is: 1,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.72 : 1,747.47 = 705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.72/1,747.47 = 705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.72x = 1,747.47 × 705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.72x = 1,232,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,280.89/1,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.29

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