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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.08, 1,618.56 and 1,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.08, 1,618.56 and 1,045.86 is: 1,438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.08 : 1,618.56 = 1,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.08/1,618.56 = 1,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.08x = 1,618.56 × 1,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.08x = 1,692,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,787.16/1,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.12

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