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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.78, 1,774.20 and 751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.78, 1,774.20 and 751.06 is: 1,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.78 : 1,774.20 = 751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.78/1,774.20 = 751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.78x = 1,774.20 × 751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.78x = 1,332,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,530.65/1,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.66

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