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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.96, 1,772.69 and 787.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.96, 1,772.69 and 787.57 is: 1,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.96 : 1,772.69 = 787.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.96/1,772.69 = 787.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.96x = 1,772.69 × 787.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.96x = 1,396,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,119.07/1,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.50

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