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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.19, 1,676.62 and 761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.19, 1,676.62 and 761.80 is: 1,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.19 : 1,676.62 = 761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.19/1,676.62 = 761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.19x = 1,676.62 × 761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.19x = 1,277,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,243.02/1,117.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.27

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