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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.13, 1,621.41 and 703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.13, 1,621.41 and 703.20 is: 970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.13 : 1,621.41 = 703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.13/1,621.41 = 703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.13x = 1,621.41 × 703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.13x = 1,140,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,175.51/1,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.25

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