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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.28, 1,622.46 and 865.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.28, 1,622.46 and 865.24 is: 1,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.28 : 1,622.46 = 865.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.28/1,622.46 = 865.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.28x = 1,622.46 × 865.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.28x = 1,403,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,817.29/1,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.44

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