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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.82, 1,623.54 and 757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.82, 1,623.54 and 757.09 is: 1,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.82 : 1,623.54 = 757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.82/1,623.54 = 757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.82x = 1,623.54 × 757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.82x = 1,229,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,165.90/1,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.48

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