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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.95, 1,754.10 and 707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.95, 1,754.10 and 707.66 is: 1,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.95 : 1,754.10 = 707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.95/1,754.10 = 707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.95x = 1,754.10 × 707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.95x = 1,241,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,297.64/1,168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.89

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