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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.64, 1,760.64 and 689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.64, 1,760.64 and 689.92 is: 1,032.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.64 : 1,760.64 = 689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.64/1,760.64 = 689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.64x = 1,760.64 × 689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.64x = 1,214,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,700.75/1,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.35

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