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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.52, 1,574.21 and 786.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.52, 1,574.21 and 786.87 is: 1,085.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.52 : 1,574.21 = 786.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.52/1,574.21 = 786.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.52x = 1,574.21 × 786.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.52x = 1,238,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,694.69/1,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.13

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