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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.73, 1,609.57 and 788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.73, 1,609.57 and 788.50 is: 1,087.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.73 : 1,609.57 = 788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.73/1,609.57 = 788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.73x = 1,609.57 × 788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.73x = 1,269,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,143.97/1,166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.78

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