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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.33, 1,764.35 and 683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.33, 1,764.35 and 683.01 is: 1,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.33 : 1,764.35 = 683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.33/1,764.35 = 683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.33x = 1,764.35 × 683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.33x = 1,205,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,056.46/1,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.42

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