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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.78, 1,769.02 and 770.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.78, 1,769.02 and 770.03 is: 1,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.78 : 1,769.02 = 770.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.78/1,769.02 = 770.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.78x = 1,769.02 × 770.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.78x = 1,362,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,198.47/1,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.67

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