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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.15, 1,624.04 and 704.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.15, 1,624.04 and 704.71 is: 972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.15 : 1,624.04 = 704.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.15/1,624.04 = 704.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.15x = 1,624.04 × 704.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.15x = 1,144,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,473.70/1,177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.25

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