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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.53, 1,768.34 and 601.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.53, 1,768.34 and 601.81 is: 902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.53 : 1,768.34 = 601.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.53/1,768.34 = 601.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.53x = 1,768.34 × 601.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.53x = 1,064,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,204.70/1,178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.99

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