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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.24, 1,614.24 and 1,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.24, 1,614.24 and 1,065.48 is: 1,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.24 : 1,614.24 = 1,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.24/1,614.24 = 1,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.24x = 1,614.24 × 1,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.24x = 1,719,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,940.44/1,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.24

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