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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.20, 1,763.40 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.20, 1,763.40 and 663.20 is: 994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.20 : 1,763.40 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.20/1,763.40 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.20x = 1,763.40 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.20x = 1,169,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,486.88/1,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.29

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