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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.96, 1,623.71 and 822.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.96, 1,623.71 and 822.93 is: 1,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.96 : 1,623.71 = 822.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.96/1,623.71 = 822.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.96x = 1,623.71 × 822.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.96x = 1,336,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,195.64/1,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.29

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