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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.49, 1,763.07 and 933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.49, 1,763.07 and 933.49 is: 1,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.49 : 1,763.07 = 933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.49/1,763.07 = 933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.49x = 1,763.07 × 933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.49x = 1,645,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,808.21/1,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.91

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