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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.88, 1,620.45 and 702.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.88, 1,620.45 and 702.74 is: 969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.88 : 1,620.45 = 702.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.88/1,620.45 = 702.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.88x = 1,620.45 × 702.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.88x = 1,138,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,759.08/1,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.25

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