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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.16, 1,622.88 and 803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.16, 1,622.88 and 803.84 is: 1,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.16 : 1,622.88 = 803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.16/1,622.88 = 803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.16x = 1,622.88 × 803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.16x = 1,304,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,535.86/1,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.15

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