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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.57, 1,627.89 and 787.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.57, 1,627.89 and 787.25 is: 1,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.57 : 1,627.89 = 787.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.57/1,627.89 = 787.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.57x = 1,627.89 × 787.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.57x = 1,281,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,552.47/1,179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.46

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