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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.42, 1,762.81 and 915.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.42, 1,762.81 and 915.81 is: 1,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.42 : 1,762.81 = 915.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.42/1,762.81 = 915.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.42x = 1,762.81 × 915.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.42x = 1,614,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,395.28/1,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.29

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