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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.90, 1,765.80 and 871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.90, 1,765.80 and 871.32 is: 1,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.90 : 1,765.80 = 871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.90/1,765.80 = 871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.90x = 1,765.80 × 871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.90x = 1,538,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,583.48/1,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.32

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