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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.94, 1,620.05 and 708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.94, 1,620.05 and 708.19 is: 977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.94 : 1,620.05 = 708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.94/1,620.05 = 708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.94x = 1,620.05 × 708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.94x = 1,147,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,295.62/1,173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.31

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