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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.45, 1,774.52 and 872.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.45, 1,774.52 and 872.47 is: 1,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.45 : 1,774.52 = 872.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.45/1,774.52 = 872.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.45x = 1,774.52 × 872.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.45x = 1,548,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,221.50/1,178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.78

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