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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.48, 1,751.27 and 778.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.48, 1,751.27 and 778.13 is: 1,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.48 : 1,751.27 = 778.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.48/1,751.27 = 778.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.48x = 1,751.27 × 778.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.48x = 1,362,715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,715.73/1,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.23

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