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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.20, 1,511.28 and 791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.20, 1,511.28 and 791.20 is: 1,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.20 : 1,511.28 = 791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.20/1,511.28 = 791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.20x = 1,511.28 × 791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.20x = 1,195,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,724.74/1,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.18

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