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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.50, 1,755.68 and 708.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.50, 1,755.68 and 708.39 is: 1,062.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.50 : 1,755.68 = 708.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.50/1,755.68 = 708.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.50x = 1,755.68 × 708.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.50x = 1,243,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,702.61/1,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.54

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