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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.32, 1,394.21 and 786.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.32, 1,394.21 and 786.55 is: 1,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.32 : 1,394.21 = 786.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.32/1,394.21 = 786.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.32x = 1,394.21 × 786.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.32x = 1,096,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,619.42/1,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.35

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