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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.42, 1,982.70 and 1,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.42, 1,982.70 and 1,177.62 is: 1,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.42 : 1,982.70 = 1,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.42/1,982.70 = 1,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.42x = 1,982.70 × 1,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.42x = 2,334,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,867.17/1,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.27

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