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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.36, 1,644.51 and 787.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.36, 1,644.51 and 787.83 is: 1,180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.36 : 1,644.51 = 787.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.36/1,644.51 = 787.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.36x = 1,644.51 × 787.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.36x = 1,295,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,594.31/1,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.65

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