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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.58, 1,623.50 and 704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.58, 1,623.50 and 704.37 is: 971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.58 : 1,623.50 = 704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.58/1,623.50 = 704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.58x = 1,623.50 × 704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.58x = 1,143,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,536.58/1,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.92

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