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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.88, 1,763.64 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.88, 1,763.64 and 600.16 is: 899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.88 : 1,763.64 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.88/1,763.64 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.88x = 1,763.64 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.88x = 1,058,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,466.18/1,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.38

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