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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.71, 1,635.80 and 787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.71, 1,635.80 and 787.56 is: 1,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.71 : 1,635.80 = 787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.71/1,635.80 = 787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.71x = 1,635.80 × 787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.71x = 1,288,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,286.71/1,185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.52

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