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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.37, 1,623.70 and 910.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.37, 1,623.70 and 910.97 is: 1,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.37 : 1,623.70 = 910.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.37/1,623.70 = 910.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.37x = 1,623.70 × 910.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.37x = 1,479,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,130.27/1,177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.30

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