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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.90, 1,430.34 and 787.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.90, 1,430.34 and 787.78 is: 1,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.90 : 1,430.34 = 787.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.90/1,430.34 = 787.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.90x = 1,430.34 × 787.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.90x = 1,126,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,793.25/1,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.69

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