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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.04, 1,763.74 and 868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.04, 1,763.74 and 868.44 is: 1,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.04 : 1,763.74 = 868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.04/1,763.74 = 868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.04x = 1,763.74 × 868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.04x = 1,531,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,702.37/1,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.32

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