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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196, 1,651.44 and 782.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196, 1,651.44 and 782.72 is: 1,080.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196 : 1,651.44 = 782.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196/1,651.44 = 782.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196x = 1,651.44 × 782.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196x = 1,292,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,615.12/1,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.78

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