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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.38, 1,620.64 and 708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.38, 1,620.64 and 708.90 is: 978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.38 : 1,620.64 = 708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.38/1,620.64 = 708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.38x = 1,620.64 × 708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.38x = 1,148,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,871.70/1,174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.28

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