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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.68, 1,955.18 and 787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.68, 1,955.18 and 787.02 is: 1,177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.68 : 1,955.18 = 787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.68/1,955.18 = 787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.68x = 1,955.18 × 787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.68x = 1,538,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,765.76/1,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.61

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