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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.55, 1,771.67 and 791.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.55, 1,771.67 and 791.29 is: 1,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.55 : 1,771.67 = 791.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.55/1,771.67 = 791.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.55x = 1,771.67 × 791.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.55x = 1,401,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,905.98/1,180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.50

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