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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.72, 1,769.47 and 791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.72, 1,769.47 and 791.10 is: 1,184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.72 : 1,769.47 = 791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.72/1,769.47 = 791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.72x = 1,769.47 × 791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.72x = 1,399,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,825.74/1,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.56

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