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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.94, 1,761.63 and 1,131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.94, 1,761.63 and 1,131.58 is: 1,693.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.94 : 1,761.63 = 1,131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.94/1,761.63 = 1,131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.94x = 1,761.63 × 1,131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.94x = 1,993,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,425.28/1,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.74

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