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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.31, 1,623.38 and 710.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.31, 1,623.38 and 710.71 is: 980.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.31 : 1,623.38 = 710.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.31/1,623.38 = 710.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.31x = 1,623.38 × 710.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.31x = 1,153,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,748.85/1,176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.82

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