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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.73, 1,756.10 and 711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.73, 1,756.10 and 711.46 is: 1,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.73 : 1,756.10 = 711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.73/1,756.10 = 711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.73x = 1,756.10 × 711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.73x = 1,249,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,394.91/1,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.19

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