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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.96, 1,625.98 and 1,071.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.96, 1,625.98 and 1,071.13 is: 1,481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.96 : 1,625.98 = 1,071.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.96/1,625.98 = 1,071.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.96x = 1,625.98 × 1,071.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.96x = 1,741,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,635.96/1,175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.03

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