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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.12, 1,763.03 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.12, 1,763.03 and 435.52 is: 652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.12 : 1,763.03 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.12/1,763.03 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.12x = 1,763.03 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.12x = 767,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,831.51/1,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.85

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