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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.47, 1,763.24 and 995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.47, 1,763.24 and 995.67 is: 1,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.47 : 1,763.24 = 995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.47/1,763.24 = 995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.47x = 1,763.24 × 995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.47x = 1,755,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,600.19/1,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.99

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