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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.93, 1,771.38 and 813.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.93, 1,771.38 and 813.81 is: 1,221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.93 : 1,771.38 = 813.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.93/1,771.38 = 813.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.93x = 1,771.38 × 813.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.93x = 1,441,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,566.76/1,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.74

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