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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.09, 2,002.62 and 786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.09, 2,002.62 and 786.66 is: 1,180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.09 : 2,002.62 = 786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.09/2,002.62 = 786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.09x = 2,002.62 × 786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.09x = 1,575,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,381.05/1,334.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.86

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