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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.64, 1,749.87 and 705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.64, 1,749.87 and 705.80 is: 1,056.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.64 : 1,749.87 = 705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.64/1,749.87 = 705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.64x = 1,749.87 × 705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.64x = 1,235,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,058.25/1,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.83

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