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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.37, 1,624.31 and 954.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.37, 1,624.31 and 954.97 is: 1,318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.37 : 1,624.31 = 954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.37/1,624.31 = 954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.37x = 1,624.31 × 954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.37x = 1,551,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,161.59/1,176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.61

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