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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.65, 1,621.85 and 835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.65, 1,621.85 and 835.52 is: 1,151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.65 : 1,621.85 = 835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.65/1,621.85 = 835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.65x = 1,621.85 × 835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.65x = 1,355,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,078.18/1,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.64

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