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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.45, 1,770.08 and 767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.45, 1,770.08 and 767.57 is: 1,151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.45 : 1,770.08 = 767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.45/1,770.08 = 767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.45x = 1,770.08 × 767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.45x = 1,358,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,647.62/1,179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.93

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