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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.91, 1,628.72 and 786.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.91, 1,628.72 and 786.79 is: 1,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.91 : 1,628.72 = 786.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.91/1,628.72 = 786.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.91x = 1,628.72 × 786.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.91x = 1,281,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,454.43/1,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.07

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