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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.64, 1,620.06 and 999.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.64, 1,620.06 and 999.22 is: 1,375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.64 : 1,620.06 = 999.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.64/1,620.06 = 999.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.64x = 1,620.06 × 999.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.64x = 1,618,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,796.35/1,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.78

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