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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.34, 1,758.65 and 685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.34, 1,758.65 and 685.40 is: 1,028.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.34 : 1,758.65 = 685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.34/1,758.65 = 685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.34x = 1,758.65 × 685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.34x = 1,205,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,366.49/1,172.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.17

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