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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.36, 1,770.29 and 790.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.36, 1,770.29 and 790.02 is: 1,183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.36 : 1,770.29 = 790.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.36/1,770.29 = 790.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.36x = 1,770.29 × 790.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.36x = 1,398,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,560.56/1,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.85

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