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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.80, 1,638.96 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.80, 1,638.96 and 787.20 is: 1,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.80 : 1,638.96 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.80/1,638.96 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.80x = 1,638.96 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.80x = 1,290,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,189.31/1,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.32

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