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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.96, 2,275.79 and 787.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.96, 2,275.79 and 787.07 is: 1,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.96 : 2,275.79 = 787.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.96/2,275.79 = 787.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.96x = 2,275.79 × 787.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.96x = 1,791,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,190.72/1,517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.00

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