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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.53, 1,767.79 and 855.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.53, 1,767.79 and 855.95 is: 1,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.53 : 1,767.79 = 855.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.53/1,767.79 = 855.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.53x = 1,767.79 × 855.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.53x = 1,513,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,132.08/1,178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.92

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