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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.30, 1,622.60 and 1,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.30, 1,622.60 and 1,041.52 is: 1,435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.30 : 1,622.60 = 1,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.30/1,622.60 = 1,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.30x = 1,622.60 × 1,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.30x = 1,689,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,970.35/1,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.46

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