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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.76, 1,765.50 and 788.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.76, 1,765.50 and 788.32 is: 1,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.76 : 1,765.50 = 788.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.76/1,765.50 = 788.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.76x = 1,765.50 × 788.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.76x = 1,391,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,778.96/1,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.72

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