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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.91, 2,276.93 and 787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.91, 2,276.93 and 787.02 is: 1,180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.91 : 2,276.93 = 787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.91/2,276.93 = 787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.91x = 2,276.93 × 787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.91x = 1,791,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,989.45/1,517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.56

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