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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.63, 1,774.83 and 872.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.63, 1,774.83 and 872.63 is: 1,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.63 : 1,774.83 = 872.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.63/1,774.83 = 872.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.63x = 1,774.83 × 872.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.63x = 1,548,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,761.03/1,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.04

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