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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.04, 1,771.56 and 771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.04, 1,771.56 and 771.72 is: 1,157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.04 : 1,771.56 = 771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.04/1,771.56 = 771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.04x = 1,771.56 × 771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.04x = 1,367,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,148.28/1,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.58

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