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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.92, 1,752.66 and 778.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.92, 1,752.66 and 778.36 is: 1,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.92 : 1,752.66 = 778.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.92/1,752.66 = 778.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.92x = 1,752.66 × 778.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.92x = 1,364,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,200.44/1,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.06

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