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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.39, 1,630.84 and 1,113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.39, 1,630.84 and 1,113.97 is: 1,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.39 : 1,630.84 = 1,113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.39/1,630.84 = 1,113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.39x = 1,630.84 × 1,113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.39x = 1,816,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,698.68/1,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.31

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