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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.77, 1,571.34 and 788.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.77, 1,571.34 and 788.20 is: 1,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.77 : 1,571.34 = 788.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.77/1,571.34 = 788.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.77x = 1,571.34 × 788.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.77x = 1,238,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,529.22/1,045.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.32

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