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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.89, 1,883.85 and 1,179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.89, 1,883.85 and 1,179.78 is: 1,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.89 : 1,883.85 = 1,179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.89/1,883.85 = 1,179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.89x = 1,883.85 × 1,179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.89x = 2,222,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,528.55/1,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.68

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