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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.73, 1,618.62 and 707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.73, 1,618.62 and 707.25 is: 976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.73 : 1,618.62 = 707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.73/1,618.62 = 707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.73x = 1,618.62 × 707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.73x = 1,144,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,769.00/1,172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.16

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