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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.78, 1,767.76 and 832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.78, 1,767.76 and 832.91 is: 1,249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.78 : 1,767.76 = 832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.78/1,767.76 = 832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.78x = 1,767.76 × 832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.78x = 1,472,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,374.06/1,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.07

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