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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.18, 1,762.41 and 791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.18, 1,762.41 and 791.74 is: 1,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.18 : 1,762.41 = 791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.18/1,762.41 = 791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.18x = 1,762.41 × 791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.18x = 1,395,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,370.49/1,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.35

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