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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.08, 1,627.74 and 787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.08, 1,627.74 and 787.08 is: 1,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.08 : 1,627.74 = 787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.08/1,627.74 = 787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.08x = 1,627.74 × 787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.08x = 1,281,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,161.60/1,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.66

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