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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.60, 1,620.42 and 1,151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.60, 1,620.42 and 1,151.09 is: 1,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.60 : 1,620.42 = 1,151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.60/1,620.42 = 1,151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.60x = 1,620.42 × 1,151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.60x = 1,865,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,249.26/1,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.29

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