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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.22, 1,764.91 and 831.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.22, 1,764.91 and 831.77 is: 1,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.22 : 1,764.91 = 831.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.22/1,764.91 = 831.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.22x = 1,764.91 × 831.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.22x = 1,467,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,999.19/1,176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.07

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