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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.78, 1,614.45 and 704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.78, 1,614.45 and 704.06 is: 971.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.78 : 1,614.45 = 704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.78/1,614.45 = 704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.78x = 1,614.45 × 704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.78x = 1,136,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,669.67/1,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.70

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