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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.79, 1,624.70 and 822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.79, 1,624.70 and 822.60 is: 1,135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.79 : 1,624.70 = 822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.79/1,624.70 = 822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.79x = 1,624.70 × 822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.79x = 1,336,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,483.70/1,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.70

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