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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.74, 1,622.09 and 703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.74, 1,622.09 and 703.64 is: 970.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.74 : 1,622.09 = 703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.74/1,622.09 = 703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.74x = 1,622.09 × 703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.74x = 1,141,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,367.94/1,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.77

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