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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.65, 1,624.88 and 705.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.65, 1,624.88 and 705.69 is: 973.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.65 : 1,624.88 = 705.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.65/1,624.88 = 705.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.65x = 1,624.88 × 705.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.65x = 1,146,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,663.33/1,177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.69

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