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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.89, 1,757.84 and 685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.89, 1,757.84 and 685.08 is: 1,027.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.89 : 1,757.84 = 685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.89/1,757.84 = 685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.89x = 1,757.84 × 685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.89x = 1,204,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,257.60/1,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.62

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