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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.22, 1,622.70 and 1,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.22, 1,622.70 and 1,082.96 is: 1,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.22 : 1,622.70 = 1,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.22/1,622.70 = 1,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.22x = 1,622.70 × 1,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.22x = 1,757,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,319.19/1,176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.04

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