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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.63, 1,615.92 and 778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.63, 1,615.92 and 778.20 is: 1,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.63 : 1,615.92 = 778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.63/1,615.92 = 778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.63x = 1,615.92 × 778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.63x = 1,257,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,508.94/1,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.22

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