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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.51, 1,625.31 and 1,089.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.51, 1,625.31 and 1,089.03 is: 1,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.51 : 1,625.31 = 1,089.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.51/1,625.31 = 1,089.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.51x = 1,625.31 × 1,089.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.51x = 1,770,011.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,011.35/1,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.46

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