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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.38, 1,617.66 and 706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.38, 1,617.66 and 706.66 is: 975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.38 : 1,617.66 = 706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.38/1,617.66 = 706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.38x = 1,617.66 × 706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.38x = 1,143,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,135.62/1,172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.06

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