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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.76, 1,768.44 and 630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.76, 1,768.44 and 630.60 is: 946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.76 : 1,768.44 = 630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.76/1,768.44 = 630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.76x = 1,768.44 × 630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.76x = 1,115,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,178.26/1,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.06

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