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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.47, 1,763.18 and 881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.47, 1,763.18 and 881.66 is: 1,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.47 : 1,763.18 = 881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.47/1,763.18 = 881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.47x = 1,763.18 × 881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.47x = 1,554,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,528.58/1,176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.35

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