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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.78, 1,779.77 and 796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.78, 1,779.77 and 796.33 is: 1,193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.78 : 1,779.77 = 796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.78/1,779.77 = 796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.78x = 1,779.77 × 796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.78x = 1,417,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,288.46/1,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.22

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