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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.59, 1,872.90 and 787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.59, 1,872.90 and 787.44 is: 1,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.59 : 1,872.90 = 787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.59/1,872.90 = 787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.59x = 1,872.90 × 787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.59x = 1,474,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,796.38/1,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.22

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