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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.68, 1,615.72 and 704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.68, 1,615.72 and 704.92 is: 972.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.68 : 1,615.72 = 704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.68/1,615.72 = 704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.68x = 1,615.72 × 704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.68x = 1,138,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,953.34/1,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.90

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