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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.85, 1,772.98 and 787.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.85, 1,772.98 and 787.39 is: 1,086.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.85 : 1,772.98 = 787.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.85/1,772.98 = 787.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.85x = 1,772.98 × 787.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.85x = 1,396,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,024.75/1,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.53

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