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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.37, 1,769.70 and 747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.37, 1,769.70 and 747.26 is: 1,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.37 : 1,769.70 = 747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.37/1,769.70 = 747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.37x = 1,769.70 × 747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.37x = 1,322,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,426.02/1,177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.20

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