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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.64, 1,751.37 and 706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.64, 1,751.37 and 706.80 is: 1,058.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.64 : 1,751.37 = 706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.64/1,751.37 = 706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.64x = 1,751.37 × 706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.64x = 1,237,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,868.32/1,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.33

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