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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.34, 1,622.07 and 709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.34, 1,622.07 and 709.50 is: 979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.34 : 1,622.07 = 709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.34/1,622.07 = 709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.34x = 1,622.07 × 709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.34x = 1,150,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,858.67/1,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.17

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