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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.76, 1,797.31 and 787.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.76, 1,797.31 and 787.65 is: 1,179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.76 : 1,797.31 = 787.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.76/1,797.31 = 787.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.76x = 1,797.31 × 787.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.76x = 1,415,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,652.74/1,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.94

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