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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.58, 1,614.11 and 703.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.58, 1,614.11 and 703.74 is: 971.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.58 : 1,614.11 = 703.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.58/1,614.11 = 703.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.58x = 1,614.11 × 703.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.58x = 1,135,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,913.77/1,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.22

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