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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.78, 1,767.24 and 947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.78, 1,767.24 and 947.40 is: 1,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.78 : 1,767.24 = 947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.78/1,767.24 = 947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.78x = 1,767.24 × 947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.78x = 1,674,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,283.18/1,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.15

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