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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.26, 1,624.02 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.26, 1,624.02 and 804.18 is: 1,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.26 : 1,624.02 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.26/1,624.02 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.26x = 1,624.02 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.26x = 1,306,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,004.40/1,177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.36

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