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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.76, 1,615.80 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.76, 1,615.80 and 705.12 is: 973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.76 : 1,615.80 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.76/1,615.80 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.76x = 1,615.80 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.76x = 1,139,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,332.90/1,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.16

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