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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.90, 1,766.31 and 621.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.90, 1,766.31 and 621.81 is: 933.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.90 : 1,766.31 = 621.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.90/1,766.31 = 621.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.90x = 1,766.31 × 621.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.90x = 1,098,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,306.89/1,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.22

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