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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.89, 1,771.38 and 765.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.89, 1,771.38 and 765.36 is: 1,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.89 : 1,771.38 = 765.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.89/1,771.38 = 765.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.89x = 1,771.38 × 765.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.89x = 1,355,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,743.40/1,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.07

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