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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.93, 1,542.24 and 786.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.93, 1,542.24 and 786.57 is: 1,085.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.93 : 1,542.24 = 786.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.93/1,542.24 = 786.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.93x = 1,542.24 × 786.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.93x = 1,213,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,079.72/1,117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.11

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