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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.25, 1,766.72 and 761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.25, 1,766.72 and 761.72 is: 1,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.25 : 1,766.72 = 761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.25/1,766.72 = 761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.25x = 1,766.72 × 761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.25x = 1,345,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,739.03/1,178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.15

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