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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.68, 1,766.94 and 811.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.68, 1,766.94 and 811.56 is: 1,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.68 : 1,766.94 = 811.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.68/1,766.94 = 811.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.68x = 1,766.94 × 811.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.68x = 1,433,977.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,977.83/1,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.66

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