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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.48, 1,772.34 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.48, 1,772.34 and 787.20 is: 1,086.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.48 : 1,772.34 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.48/1,772.34 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.48x = 1,772.34 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.48x = 1,395,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,186.05/1,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.19

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