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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.63, 1,767.42 and 1,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.63, 1,767.42 and 1,076.76 is: 1,613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.63 : 1,767.42 = 1,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.63/1,767.42 = 1,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.63x = 1,767.42 × 1,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.63x = 1,903,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,087.16/1,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.29

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