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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.38, 1,639.17 and 786.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.38, 1,639.17 and 786.81 is: 1,178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.38 : 1,639.17 = 786.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.38/1,639.17 = 786.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.38x = 1,639.17 × 786.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.38x = 1,289,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,721.49/1,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.50

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