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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.06, 1,622.22 and 756.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.06, 1,622.22 and 756.95 is: 1,044.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.06 : 1,622.22 = 756.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.06/1,622.22 = 756.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.06x = 1,622.22 × 756.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.06x = 1,227,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,943.48/1,176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.12

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