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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.06, 1,608.05 and 787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.06, 1,608.05 and 787.52 is: 1,086.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.06 : 1,608.05 = 787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.06/1,608.05 = 787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.06x = 1,608.05 × 787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.06x = 1,266,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,377.52/1,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.03

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