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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170, 1,614.62 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170, 1,614.62 and 704.24 is: 971.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170 : 1,614.62 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170/1,614.62 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170x = 1,614.62 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170x = 1,137,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,079.99/1,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.86

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