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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.69, 1,619.60 and 701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.69, 1,619.60 and 701.60 is: 968.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.69 : 1,619.60 = 701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.69/1,619.60 = 701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.69x = 1,619.60 × 701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.69x = 1,136,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,299.75/1,173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.14

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