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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.76, 1,588.20 and 786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.76, 1,588.20 and 786.88 is: 1,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.76 : 1,588.20 = 786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.76/1,588.20 = 786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.76x = 1,588.20 × 786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.76x = 1,249,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,722.82/1,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.25

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