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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.38, 1,768.50 and 711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.38, 1,768.50 and 711.38 is: 1,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.38 : 1,768.50 = 711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.38/1,768.50 = 711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.38x = 1,768.50 × 711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.38x = 1,258,075.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,075.53/1,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.73

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