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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366, 2,045.75 and 787.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366, 2,045.75 and 787.66 is: 1,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366 : 2,045.75 = 787.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366/2,045.75 = 787.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366x = 2,045.75 × 787.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366x = 1,611,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,351.51/1,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.61

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