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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.20, 1,618.92 and 700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.20, 1,618.92 and 700.88 is: 967.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.20 : 1,618.92 = 700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.20/1,618.92 = 700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.20x = 1,618.92 × 700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.20x = 1,134,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,668.65/1,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.16

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