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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.12, 1,620.55 and 702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.12, 1,620.55 and 702.94 is: 969.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.12 : 1,620.55 = 702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.12/1,620.55 = 702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.12x = 1,620.55 × 702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.12x = 1,139,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,143.61/1,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.38

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