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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.55, 1,767.83 and 813.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.55, 1,767.83 and 813.24 is: 1,219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.55 : 1,767.83 = 813.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.55/1,767.83 = 813.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.55x = 1,767.83 × 813.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.55x = 1,437,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,666.00/1,178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.86

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