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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.28, 2,277.42 and 787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.28, 2,277.42 and 787.24 is: 1,180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.28 : 2,277.42 = 787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.28/2,277.42 = 787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.28x = 2,277.42 × 787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.28x = 1,792,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,876.12/1,518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.86

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