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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.97, 1,760.41 and 687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.97, 1,760.41 and 687.16 is: 1,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.97 : 1,760.41 = 687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.97/1,760.41 = 687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.97x = 1,760.41 × 687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.97x = 1,209,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,683.34/1,173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.42

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