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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.61, 1,762.62 and 628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.61, 1,762.62 and 628.60 is: 941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.61 : 1,762.62 = 628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.61/1,762.62 = 628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.61x = 1,762.62 × 628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.61x = 1,107,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,982.93/1,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.67

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