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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.68, 1,773.14 and 714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.68, 1,773.14 and 714.88 is: 1,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.68 : 1,773.14 = 714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.68/1,773.14 = 714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.68x = 1,773.14 × 714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.68x = 1,267,573.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,573.46/1,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.88

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