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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.64, 1,763.84 and 889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.64, 1,763.84 and 889.36 is: 1,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.64 : 1,763.84 = 889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.64/1,763.84 = 889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.64x = 1,763.84 × 889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.64x = 1,568,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,688.74/1,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.19

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