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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.86, 1,622.23 and 783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.86, 1,622.23 and 783.20 is: 1,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.86 : 1,622.23 = 783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.86/1,622.23 = 783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.86x = 1,622.23 × 783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.86x = 1,270,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,532.63/1,176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.59

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