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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.06, 1,616.58 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.06, 1,616.58 and 699.12 is: 965.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.06 : 1,616.58 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.06/1,616.58 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.06x = 1,616.58 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.06x = 1,130,183.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,183.41/1,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.09

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