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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.76, 1,829.96 and 1,176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.76, 1,829.96 and 1,176.23 is: 1,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.76 : 1,829.96 = 1,176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.76/1,829.96 = 1,176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.76x = 1,829.96 × 1,176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.76x = 2,152,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,456.96/1,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.11

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