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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.50, 1,764.18 and 714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.50, 1,764.18 and 714.18 is: 1,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.50 : 1,764.18 = 714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.50/1,764.18 = 714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.50x = 1,764.18 × 714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.50x = 1,259,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,942.07/1,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.01

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