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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.26, 1,763.52 and 582.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.26, 1,763.52 and 582.94 is: 873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.26 : 1,763.52 = 582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.26/1,763.52 = 582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.26x = 1,763.52 × 582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.26x = 1,028,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,026.35/1,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.98

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