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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.25, 1,620.32 and 702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.25, 1,620.32 and 702.02 is: 968.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.25 : 1,620.32 = 702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.25/1,620.32 = 702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.25x = 1,620.32 × 702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.25x = 1,137,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,485.43/1,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.70

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