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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.24, 1,780.86 and 778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.24, 1,780.86 and 778.96 is: 1,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.24 : 1,780.86 = 778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.24/1,780.86 = 778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.24x = 1,780.86 × 778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.24x = 1,387,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,218.71/1,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.44

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