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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.24, 1,768.80 and 747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.24, 1,768.80 and 747.20 is: 1,121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.24 : 1,768.80 = 747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.24/1,768.80 = 747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.24x = 1,768.80 × 747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.24x = 1,321,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,647.36/1,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.71

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