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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.63, 1,772.38 and 787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.63, 1,772.38 and 787.02 is: 1,085.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.63 : 1,772.38 = 787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.63/1,772.38 = 787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.63x = 1,772.38 × 787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.63x = 1,394,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,898.51/1,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.84

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