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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.83, 1,666.26 and 788.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.83, 1,666.26 and 788.19 is: 1,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.83 : 1,666.26 = 788.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.83/1,666.26 = 788.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.83x = 1,666.26 × 788.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.83x = 1,313,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,329.47/1,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.35

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