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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.72, 1,765.66 and 832.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.72, 1,765.66 and 832.27 is: 1,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.72 : 1,765.66 = 832.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.72/1,765.66 = 832.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.72x = 1,765.66 × 832.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.72x = 1,469,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,501.43/1,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.81

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