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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.99, 1,621.05 and 702.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.99, 1,621.05 and 702.89 is: 969.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.99 : 1,621.05 = 702.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.99/1,621.05 = 702.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.99x = 1,621.05 × 702.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.99x = 1,139,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,427.26/1,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.74

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