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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.16, 1,618.92 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.16, 1,618.92 and 707.40 is: 976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.16 : 1,618.92 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.16/1,618.92 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.16x = 1,618.92 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.16x = 1,145,224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,224.01/1,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.19

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