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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.44, 1,622.15 and 750.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.44, 1,622.15 and 750.49 is: 1,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.44 : 1,622.15 = 750.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.44/1,622.15 = 750.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.44x = 1,622.15 × 750.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.44x = 1,217,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,403.60/1,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.82

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