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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.90, 1,617.30 and 778.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.90, 1,617.30 and 778.66 is: 1,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.90 : 1,617.30 = 778.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.90/1,617.30 = 778.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.90x = 1,617.30 × 778.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.90x = 1,259,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,326.82/1,171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.60

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