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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.52, 1,618.95 and 707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.52, 1,618.95 and 707.50 is: 976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.52 : 1,618.95 = 707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.52/1,618.95 = 707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.52x = 1,618.95 × 707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.52x = 1,145,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,407.13/1,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.04

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