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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.50, 1,758.76 and 705.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.50, 1,758.76 and 705.69 is: 1,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.50 : 1,758.76 = 705.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.50/1,758.76 = 705.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.50x = 1,758.76 × 705.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.50x = 1,241,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,139.34/1,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.74

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