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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.58, 1,617.60 and 700.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.58, 1,617.60 and 700.21 is: 965.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.58 : 1,617.60 = 700.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.58/1,617.60 = 700.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.58x = 1,617.60 × 700.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.58x = 1,132,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,659.70/1,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.96

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