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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.75, 1,762.62 and 764.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.75, 1,762.62 and 764.67 is: 1,145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.75 : 1,762.62 = 764.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.75/1,762.62 = 764.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.75x = 1,762.62 × 764.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.75x = 1,347,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,822.64/1,176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.38

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