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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.27, 1,802.62 and 1,176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.27, 1,802.62 and 1,176.19 is: 1,760.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.27 : 1,802.62 = 1,176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.27/1,802.62 = 1,176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.27x = 1,802.62 × 1,176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.27x = 2,120,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,208.72/1,204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.58

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