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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.95, 1,772.47 and 789.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.95, 1,772.47 and 789.07 is: 1,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.95 : 1,772.47 = 789.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.95/1,772.47 = 789.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.95x = 1,772.47 × 789.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.95x = 1,398,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,602.90/1,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.30

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