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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,767.96 and 789.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,767.96 and 789.06 is: 1,182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,767.96 = 789.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,767.96 = 789.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,767.96 × 789.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 1,395,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,026.52/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.21

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