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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.84, 1,520.13 and 787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.84, 1,520.13 and 787.14 is: 1,085.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.84 : 1,520.13 = 787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.84/1,520.13 = 787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.84x = 1,520.13 × 787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.84x = 1,196,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,555.13/1,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.96

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