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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.79, 1,766.34 and 745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.79, 1,766.34 and 745.03 is: 1,116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.79 : 1,766.34 = 745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.79/1,766.34 = 745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.79x = 1,766.34 × 745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.79x = 1,315,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,978.50/1,178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.38

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