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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.44, 1,587.57 and 787.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.44, 1,587.57 and 787.74 is: 1,179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.44 : 1,587.57 = 787.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.44/1,587.57 = 787.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.44x = 1,587.57 × 787.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.44x = 1,250,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,583.48/1,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.31

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