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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.87, 1,626.62 and 764.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.87, 1,626.62 and 764.63 is: 1,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.87 : 1,626.62 = 764.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.87/1,626.62 = 764.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.87x = 1,626.62 × 764.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.87x = 1,243,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,762.45/1,178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.05

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