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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.52, 1,624.40 and 913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.52, 1,624.40 and 913.71 is: 1,260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.52 : 1,624.40 = 913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.52/1,624.40 = 913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.52x = 1,624.40 × 913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.52x = 1,484,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,240.61/1,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.48

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