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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.25, 1,626.58 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.25, 1,626.58 and 787.32 is: 1,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.25 : 1,626.58 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.25/1,626.58 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.25x = 1,626.58 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.25x = 1,280,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,639.95/1,178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.90

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