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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.78, 1,765.17 and 628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.78, 1,765.17 and 628.83 is: 943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.78 : 1,765.17 = 628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.78/1,765.17 = 628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.78x = 1,765.17 × 628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.78x = 1,109,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,991.85/1,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.25

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