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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171, 1,615.98 and 705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171, 1,615.98 and 705.40 is: 973.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171 : 1,615.98 = 705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171/1,615.98 = 705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171x = 1,615.98 × 705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171x = 1,139,912.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,912.29/1,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.45

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