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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.13, 1,617.53 and 706.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.13, 1,617.53 and 706.47 is: 974.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.13 : 1,617.53 = 706.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.13/1,617.53 = 706.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.13x = 1,617.53 × 706.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.13x = 1,142,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,736.42/1,172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.92

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