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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.74, 1,619.71 and 707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.74, 1,619.71 and 707.90 is: 976.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.74 : 1,619.71 = 707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.74/1,619.71 = 707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.74x = 1,619.71 × 707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.74x = 1,146,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,592.71/1,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.87

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