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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.90, 1,774.38 and 767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.90, 1,774.38 and 767.36 is: 1,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.90 : 1,774.38 = 767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.90/1,774.38 = 767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.90x = 1,774.38 × 767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.90x = 1,361,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,588.24/1,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.06

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