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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.64, 1,616.96 and 876.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.64, 1,616.96 and 876.38 is: 1,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.64 : 1,616.96 = 876.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.64/1,616.96 = 876.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.64x = 1,616.96 × 876.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.64x = 1,417,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,071.40/1,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.48

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