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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.18, 1,623.65 and 896.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.18, 1,623.65 and 896.43 is: 1,237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.18 : 1,623.65 = 896.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.18/1,623.65 = 896.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.18x = 1,623.65 × 896.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.18x = 1,455,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,488.57/1,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.47

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