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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.43, 1,773.92 and 788.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.43, 1,773.92 and 788.34 is: 1,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.43 : 1,773.92 = 788.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.43/1,773.92 = 788.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.43x = 1,773.92 × 788.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.43x = 1,398,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,453.08/1,285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.93

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