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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.87, 1,620.50 and 1,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.87, 1,620.50 and 1,052.13 is: 1,448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.87 : 1,620.50 = 1,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.87/1,620.50 = 1,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.87x = 1,620.50 × 1,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.87x = 1,704,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,971.40/1,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.73

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