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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.48, 1,764.36 and 714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.48, 1,764.36 and 714.24 is: 1,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.48 : 1,764.36 = 714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.48/1,764.36 = 714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.48x = 1,764.36 × 714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.48x = 1,260,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,176.49/1,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.14

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