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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.95, 1,763.58 and 899.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.95, 1,763.58 and 899.98 is: 1,347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.95 : 1,763.58 = 899.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.95/1,763.58 = 899.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.95x = 1,763.58 × 899.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.95x = 1,587,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,195.61/1,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.42

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