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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.92, 1,601.64 and 787.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.92, 1,601.64 and 787.68 is: 1,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.92 : 1,601.64 = 787.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.92/1,601.64 = 787.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.92x = 1,601.64 × 787.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.92x = 1,261,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,579.80/1,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.64

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