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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.04, 1,609.32 and 786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.04, 1,609.32 and 786.68 is: 1,177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.04 : 1,609.32 = 786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.04/1,609.32 = 786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.04x = 1,609.32 × 786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.04x = 1,266,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,019.86/1,075.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.65

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