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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.82, 1,766.94 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.82, 1,766.94 and 553.68 is: 829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.82 : 1,766.94 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.82/1,766.94 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.82x = 1,766.94 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.82x = 978,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,319.34/1,178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.91

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