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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.52, 1,754.73 and 707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.52, 1,754.73 and 707.64 is: 1,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.52 : 1,754.73 = 707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.52/1,754.73 = 707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.52x = 1,754.73 × 707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.52x = 1,241,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,717.14/1,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.73

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