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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.49, 1,620.20 and 702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.49, 1,620.20 and 702.24 is: 968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.49 : 1,620.20 = 702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.49/1,620.20 = 702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.49x = 1,620.20 × 702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.49x = 1,137,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,769.25/1,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.73

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