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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.28, 1,770.90 and 886.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.28, 1,770.90 and 886.78 is: 1,331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.28 : 1,770.90 = 886.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.28/1,770.90 = 886.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.28x = 1,770.90 × 886.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.28x = 1,570,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,398.70/1,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.66

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