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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.75, 1,755.22 and 708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.75, 1,755.22 and 708.42 is: 1,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.75 : 1,755.22 = 708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.75/1,755.22 = 708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.75x = 1,755.22 × 708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.75x = 1,243,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,432.95/1,170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.08

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