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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.16, 1,428.12 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.16, 1,428.12 and 787.20 is: 1,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.16 : 1,428.12 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.16/1,428.12 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.16x = 1,428.12 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.16x = 1,124,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,216.06/1,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.08

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