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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.22, 1,737.91 and 787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.22, 1,737.91 and 787.60 is: 1,087.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.22 : 1,737.91 = 787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.22/1,737.91 = 787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.22x = 1,737.91 × 787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.22x = 1,368,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,777.92/1,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.00

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