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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.96, 2,275.80 and 786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.96, 2,275.80 and 786.88 is: 1,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.96 : 2,275.80 = 786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.96/2,275.80 = 786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.96x = 2,275.80 × 786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.96x = 1,790,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,781.50/1,516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.51

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