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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.30, 1,766.44 and 812.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.30, 1,766.44 and 812.63 is: 1,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.30 : 1,766.44 = 812.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.30/1,766.44 = 812.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.30x = 1,766.44 × 812.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.30x = 1,435,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,467.57/1,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.29

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