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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.36, 1,617.78 and 780.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.36, 1,617.78 and 780.68 is: 1,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.36 : 1,617.78 = 780.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.36/1,617.78 = 780.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.36x = 1,617.78 × 780.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.36x = 1,262,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,968.49/1,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.29

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