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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.86, 1,771.79 and 786.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.86, 1,771.79 and 786.34 is: 1,085.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.86 : 1,771.79 = 786.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.86/1,771.79 = 786.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.86x = 1,771.79 × 786.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.86x = 1,393,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,229.35/1,283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.19

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