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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.53, 1,764.82 and 1,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.53, 1,764.82 and 1,041.26 is: 1,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.53 : 1,764.82 = 1,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.53/1,764.82 = 1,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.53x = 1,764.82 × 1,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.53x = 1,837,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,628.95/1,176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.91

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