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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.73, 1,760.70 and 705.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.73, 1,760.70 and 705.53 is: 1,057.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.73 : 1,760.70 = 705.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.73/1,760.70 = 705.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.73x = 1,760.70 × 705.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.73x = 1,242,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,226.67/1,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.46

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