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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.81, 1,738.22 and 786.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.81, 1,738.22 and 786.97 is: 1,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.81 : 1,738.22 = 786.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.81/1,738.22 = 786.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.81x = 1,738.22 × 786.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.81x = 1,367,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,926.99/1,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.82

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