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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787, 1,180.56 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787, 1,180.56 and 274 is: 411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787 : 1,180.56 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787/1,180.56 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787x = 1,180.56 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787x = 323,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,473.44/787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.02

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