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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.38, 1,623.40 and 710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.38, 1,623.40 and 710.90 is: 981.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.38 : 1,623.40 = 710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.38/1,623.40 = 710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.38x = 1,623.40 × 710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.38x = 1,154,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,075.06/1,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.04

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