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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.32, 1,760.40 and 712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.32, 1,760.40 and 712.04 is: 1,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.32 : 1,760.40 = 712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.32/1,760.40 = 712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.32x = 1,760.40 × 712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.32x = 1,253,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,475.22/1,173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.31

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