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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.58, 1,444.91 and 787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.58, 1,444.91 and 787.14 is: 1,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.58 : 1,444.91 = 787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.58/1,444.91 = 787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.58x = 1,444.91 × 787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.58x = 1,137,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,342.52/1,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.62

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