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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.83, 1,768.58 and 710.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.83, 1,768.58 and 710.83 is: 1,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.83 : 1,768.58 = 710.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.83/1,768.58 = 710.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.83x = 1,768.58 × 710.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.83x = 1,257,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,159.72/1,178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.45

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