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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.99, 1,771.53 and 1,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.99, 1,771.53 and 1,050.20 is: 1,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.99 : 1,771.53 = 1,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.99/1,771.53 = 1,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.99x = 1,771.53 × 1,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.99x = 1,860,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,465.23/1,178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.01

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