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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.78, 1,617.51 and 779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.78, 1,617.51 and 779.02 is: 1,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.78 : 1,617.51 = 779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.78/1,617.51 = 779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.78x = 1,617.51 × 779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.78x = 1,260,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,072.64/1,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.35

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