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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.49, 1,601.88 and 787.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.49, 1,601.88 and 787.87 is: 1,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.49 : 1,601.88 = 787.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.49/1,601.88 = 787.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.49x = 1,601.88 × 787.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.49x = 1,262,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,073.20/1,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.60

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