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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.49, 1,615.55 and 788.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.49, 1,615.55 and 788.67 is: 1,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.49 : 1,615.55 = 788.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.49/1,615.55 = 788.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.49x = 1,615.55 × 788.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.49x = 1,274,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,131.88/1,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.60

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