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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.88, 1,621.97 and 1,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.88, 1,621.97 and 1,026.28 is: 1,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.88 : 1,621.97 = 1,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.88/1,621.97 = 1,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.88x = 1,621.97 × 1,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.88x = 1,664,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,595.37/1,173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.03

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