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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.80, 1,678.20 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.80, 1,678.20 and 773.20 is: 1,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.80 : 1,678.20 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.80/1,678.20 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.80x = 1,678.20 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.80x = 1,297,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,584.24/1,118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.80

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