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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.03, 1,621.45 and 755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.03, 1,621.45 and 755.64 is: 1,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.03 : 1,621.45 = 755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.03/1,621.45 = 755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.03x = 1,621.45 × 755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.03x = 1,225,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,232.48/1,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.84

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