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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172, 1,617.36 and 706.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172, 1,617.36 and 706.34 is: 974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172 : 1,617.36 = 706.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172/1,617.36 = 706.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172x = 1,617.36 × 706.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172x = 1,142,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,406.06/1,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.75

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