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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.12, 1,616.66 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.12, 1,616.66 and 778.68 is: 1,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.12 : 1,616.66 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.12/1,616.66 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.12x = 1,616.66 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.12x = 1,258,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,860.81/1,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.92

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