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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.16, 1,759.52 and 686.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.16, 1,759.52 and 686.16 is: 1,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.16 : 1,759.52 = 686.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.16/1,759.52 = 686.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.16x = 1,759.52 × 686.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.16x = 1,207,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,312.24/1,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.99

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