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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.74, 1,623.68 and 762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.74, 1,623.68 and 762.50 is: 1,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.74 : 1,623.68 = 762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.74/1,623.68 = 762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.74x = 1,623.68 × 762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.74x = 1,238,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,056/1,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.11

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