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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.67, 1,775.03 and 1,179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.67, 1,775.03 and 1,179.93 is: 1,770.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.67 : 1,775.03 = 1,179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.67/1,775.03 = 1,179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.67x = 1,775.03 × 1,179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.67x = 2,094,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,411.15/1,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.92

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