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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.30, 1,750.70 and 705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.30, 1,750.70 and 705.56 is: 1,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.30 : 1,750.70 = 705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.30/1,750.70 = 705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.30x = 1,750.70 × 705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.30x = 1,235,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,223.89/1,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.28

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