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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.38, 1,624.98 and 1,093.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.38, 1,624.98 and 1,093.35 is: 1,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.38 : 1,624.98 = 1,093.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.38/1,624.98 = 1,093.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.38x = 1,624.98 × 1,093.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.38x = 1,776,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,671.88/1,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.29

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