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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.10, 1,757.29 and 709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.10, 1,757.29 and 709.77 is: 1,064.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.10 : 1,757.29 = 709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.10/1,757.29 = 709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.10x = 1,757.29 × 709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.10x = 1,247,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,272.57/1,172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.13

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