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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.56, 1,767.84 and 794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.56, 1,767.84 and 794.08 is: 1,191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.56 : 1,767.84 = 794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.56/1,767.84 = 794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.56x = 1,767.84 × 794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.56x = 1,403,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,806.39/1,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.12

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