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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.97, 1,764.53 and 831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.97, 1,764.53 and 831.52 is: 1,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.97 : 1,764.53 = 831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.97/1,764.53 = 831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.97x = 1,764.53 × 831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.97x = 1,467,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,239.65/1,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.68

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