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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.96, 1,731.48 and 788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.96, 1,731.48 and 788.84 is: 1,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.96 : 1,731.48 = 788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.96/1,731.48 = 788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.96x = 1,731.48 × 788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.96x = 1,365,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,860.68/1,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.60

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