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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.58, 1,624.88 and 705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.58, 1,624.88 and 705.37 is: 973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.58 : 1,624.88 = 705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.58/1,624.88 = 705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.58x = 1,624.88 × 705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.58x = 1,146,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,133.48/1,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.30

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