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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.32, 1,664.15 and 787.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.32, 1,664.15 and 787.03 is: 1,085.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.32 : 1,664.15 = 787.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.32/1,664.15 = 787.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.32x = 1,664.15 × 787.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.32x = 1,309,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,727.88/1,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.73

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