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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.07, 1,752.74 and 706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.07, 1,752.74 and 706.76 is: 1,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.07 : 1,752.74 = 706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.07/1,752.74 = 706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.07x = 1,752.74 × 706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.07x = 1,238,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,754.22/1,169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.61

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