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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.74, 1,697.63 and 787.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.74, 1,697.63 and 787.90 is: 1,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.74 : 1,697.63 = 787.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.74/1,697.63 = 787.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.74x = 1,697.63 × 787.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.74x = 1,337,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,562.68/1,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.68

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