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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.67, 2,066.34 and 1,176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.67, 2,066.34 and 1,176.69 is: 1,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.67 : 2,066.34 = 1,176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.67/2,066.34 = 1,176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.67x = 2,066.34 × 1,176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.67x = 2,431,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,441.61/1,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.70

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