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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.58, 1,617.14 and 699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.58, 1,617.14 and 699.82 is: 965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.58 : 1,617.14 = 699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.58/1,617.14 = 699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.58x = 1,617.14 × 699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.58x = 1,131,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,704.62/1,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.97

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