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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.40, 1,768.86 and 1,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.40, 1,768.86 and 1,042.32 is: 1,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.40 : 1,768.86 = 1,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.40/1,768.86 = 1,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.40x = 1,768.86 × 1,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.40x = 1,843,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,718.16/1,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.59

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