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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.02, 1,757.51 and 710.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.02, 1,757.51 and 710.39 is: 1,063.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.02 : 1,757.51 = 710.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.02/1,757.51 = 710.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.02x = 1,757.51 × 710.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.02x = 1,248,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,505.19/1,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.44

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