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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.44, 1,758.86 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.44, 1,758.86 and 713.60 is: 1,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.44 : 1,758.86 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.44/1,758.86 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.44x = 1,758.86 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.44x = 1,255,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,122.50/1,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.79

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