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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.43, 1,771.61 and 787.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.43, 1,771.61 and 787.31 is: 1,085.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.43 : 1,771.61 = 787.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.43/1,771.61 = 787.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.43x = 1,771.61 × 787.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.43x = 1,394,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,803.07/1,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.93

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