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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.97, 1,752.63 and 706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.97, 1,752.63 and 706.35 is: 1,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.97 : 1,752.63 = 706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.97/1,752.63 = 706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.97x = 1,752.63 × 706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.97x = 1,237,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,970.20/1,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.12

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