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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.76, 1,763.70 and 690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.76, 1,763.70 and 690.16 is: 1,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.76 : 1,763.70 = 690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.76/1,763.70 = 690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.76x = 1,763.70 × 690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.76x = 1,217,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,235.19/1,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.40

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