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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.30, 1,764.28 and 1,114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.30, 1,764.28 and 1,114.93 is: 1,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.30 : 1,764.28 = 1,114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.30/1,764.28 = 1,114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.30x = 1,764.28 × 1,114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.30x = 1,967,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,048.70/1,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.81

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