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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.14, 1,773.24 and 787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.14, 1,773.24 and 787.92 is: 1,087.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.14 : 1,773.24 = 787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.14/1,773.24 = 787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.14x = 1,773.24 × 787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.14x = 1,397,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,171.26/1,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.17

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