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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.30, 1,764.48 and 1,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.30, 1,764.48 and 1,030.72 is: 1,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.30 : 1,764.48 = 1,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.30/1,764.48 = 1,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.30x = 1,764.48 × 1,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.30x = 1,818,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,684.83/1,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.79

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