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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.64, 1,764.96 and 810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.64, 1,764.96 and 810.32 is: 1,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.64 : 1,764.96 = 810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.64/1,764.96 = 810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.64x = 1,764.96 × 810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.64x = 1,430,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,182.39/1,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.48

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