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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.42, 1,623.60 and 710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.42, 1,623.60 and 710.76 is: 980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.42 : 1,623.60 = 710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.42/1,623.60 = 710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.42x = 1,623.60 × 710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.42x = 1,153,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,989.94/1,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.93

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