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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.15, 1,179.05 and 747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.15, 1,179.05 and 747.12 is: 1,120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.15 : 1,179.05 = 747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.15/1,179.05 = 747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.15x = 1,179.05 × 747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.15x = 880,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,888.10/786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.51

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