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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.54, 1,610.07 and 787.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.54, 1,610.07 and 787.18 is: 1,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.54 : 1,610.07 = 787.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.54/1,610.07 = 787.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.54x = 1,610.07 × 787.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.54x = 1,267,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,414.90/1,075.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.40

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