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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.52, 1,772.15 and 787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.52, 1,772.15 and 787.84 is: 1,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.52 : 1,772.15 = 787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.52/1,772.15 = 787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.52x = 1,772.15 × 787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.52x = 1,396,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,162.29/1,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.07

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