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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.80, 1,781.72 and 779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.80, 1,781.72 and 779.52 is: 1,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.80 : 1,781.72 = 779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.80/1,781.72 = 779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.80x = 1,781.72 × 779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.80x = 1,388,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,892.08/1,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.30

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