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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.26, 1,760.14 and 808.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.26, 1,760.14 and 808.22 is: 1,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.26 : 1,760.14 = 808.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.26/1,760.14 = 808.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.26x = 1,760.14 × 808.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.26x = 1,422,580.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,580.35/1,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.50

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