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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.43, 1,753.12 and 778.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.43, 1,753.12 and 778.87 is: 1,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.43 : 1,753.12 = 778.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.43/1,753.12 = 778.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.43x = 1,753.12 × 778.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.43x = 1,365,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,452.57/1,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.62

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