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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.20, 1,619.39 and 701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.20, 1,619.39 and 701.45 is: 968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.20 : 1,619.39 = 701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.20/1,619.39 = 701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.20x = 1,619.39 × 701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.20x = 1,135,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,909.51/1,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.21

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