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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.99, 1,620.90 and 702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.99, 1,620.90 and 702.73 is: 969.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.99 : 1,620.90 = 702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.99/1,620.90 = 702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.99x = 1,620.90 × 702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.99x = 1,139,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,055.06/1,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.42

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