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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.93, 1,666.36 and 788.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.93, 1,666.36 and 788.09 is: 1,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.93 : 1,666.36 = 788.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.93/1,666.36 = 788.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.93x = 1,666.36 × 788.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.93x = 1,313,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,237.71/1,207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.18

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