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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.44, 1,765.98 and 709.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.44, 1,765.98 and 709.17 is: 1,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.44 : 1,765.98 = 709.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.44/1,765.98 = 709.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.44x = 1,765.98 × 709.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.44x = 1,252,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,380.04/1,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.65

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