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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.92, 1,764.45 and 1,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.92, 1,764.45 and 1,041.30 is: 1,559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.92 : 1,764.45 = 1,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.92/1,764.45 = 1,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.92x = 1,764.45 × 1,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.92x = 1,837,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,321.79/1,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.80

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