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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.80, 1,622.64 and 844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.80, 1,622.64 and 844.16 is: 1,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.80 : 1,622.64 = 844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.80/1,622.64 = 844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.80x = 1,622.64 × 844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.80x = 1,369,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,767.78/1,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.98

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