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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.72, 1,519.25 and 787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.72, 1,519.25 and 787.04 is: 1,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.72 : 1,519.25 = 787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.72/1,519.25 = 787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.72x = 1,519.25 × 787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.72x = 1,195,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,710.52/1,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.31

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