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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.80, 1,762.33 and 944.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.80, 1,762.33 and 944.95 is: 1,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.80 : 1,762.33 = 944.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.80/1,762.33 = 944.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.80x = 1,762.33 × 944.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.80x = 1,665,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,313.73/1,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.32

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