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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.09, 1,755.75 and 708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.09, 1,755.75 and 708.77 is: 1,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.09 : 1,755.75 = 708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.09/1,755.75 = 708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.09x = 1,755.75 × 708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.09x = 1,244,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,427.32/1,171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.63

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