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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.95, 1,781.93 and 779.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.95, 1,781.93 and 779.67 is: 1,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.95 : 1,781.93 = 779.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.95/1,781.93 = 779.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.95x = 1,781.93 × 779.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.95x = 1,389,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,317.36/1,187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.51

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