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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.51, 1,774.99 and 788.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.51, 1,774.99 and 788.52 is: 1,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.51 : 1,774.99 = 788.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.51/1,774.99 = 788.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.51x = 1,774.99 × 788.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.51x = 1,399,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,615.11/1,184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.60

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