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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.72, 1,764.24 and 962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.72, 1,764.24 and 962.88 is: 1,443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.72 : 1,764.24 = 962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.72/1,764.24 = 962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.72x = 1,764.24 × 962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.72x = 1,698,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,751.41/1,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.63

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