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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173, 1,758.69 and 710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173, 1,758.69 and 710.90 is: 1,065.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173 : 1,758.69 = 710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173/1,758.69 = 710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173x = 1,758.69 × 710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173x = 1,250,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,252.72/1,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.86

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