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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.41, 1,767.91 and 832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.41, 1,767.91 and 832.42 is: 1,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.41 : 1,767.91 = 832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.41/1,767.91 = 832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.41x = 1,767.91 × 832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.41x = 1,471,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,639.48/1,178.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.83

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