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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.52, 1,766.70 and 1,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.52, 1,766.70 and 1,124.56 is: 1,688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.52 : 1,766.70 = 1,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.52/1,766.70 = 1,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.52x = 1,766.70 × 1,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.52x = 1,986,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,760.15/1,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.68

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