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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.76, 1,760.94 and 687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.76, 1,760.94 and 687.22 is: 1,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.76 : 1,760.94 = 687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.76/1,760.94 = 687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.76x = 1,760.94 × 687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.76x = 1,210,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,153.19/1,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.01

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