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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.10, 1,699.07 and 786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.10, 1,699.07 and 786.66 is: 1,177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.10 : 1,699.07 = 786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.10/1,699.07 = 786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.10x = 1,699.07 × 786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.10x = 1,336,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,586.47/1,135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.51

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