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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.57, 1,759.19 and 1,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.57, 1,759.19 and 1,005.26 is: 1,503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.57 : 1,759.19 = 1,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.57/1,759.19 = 1,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.57x = 1,759.19 × 1,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.57x = 1,768,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,429.52/1,176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.04

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