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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.10, 1,702.06 and 788.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.10, 1,702.06 and 788.66 is: 1,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.10 : 1,702.06 = 788.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.10/1,702.06 = 788.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.10x = 1,702.06 × 788.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.10x = 1,342,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,346.64/1,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.50

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