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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.82, 1,761.93 and 790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.82, 1,761.93 and 790.62 is: 1,184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.82 : 1,761.93 = 790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.82/1,761.93 = 790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.82x = 1,761.93 × 790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.82x = 1,393,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,017.10/1,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.72

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