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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.82, 1,624.77 and 803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.82, 1,624.77 and 803.66 is: 1,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.82 : 1,624.77 = 803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.82/1,624.77 = 803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.82x = 1,624.77 × 803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.82x = 1,305,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,762.66/1,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.57

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