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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.20, 1,754.43 and 707.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.20, 1,754.43 and 707.86 is: 1,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.20 : 1,754.43 = 707.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.20/1,754.43 = 707.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.20x = 1,754.43 × 707.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.20x = 1,241,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,901.27/1,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.28

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