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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.07, 1,626.65 and 706.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.07, 1,626.65 and 706.97 is: 975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.07 : 1,626.65 = 706.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.07/1,626.65 = 706.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.07x = 1,626.65 × 706.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.07x = 1,149,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,995.93/1,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.34

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