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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.64, 1,999.44 and 786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.64, 1,999.44 and 786.96 is: 1,178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.64 : 1,999.44 = 786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.64/1,999.44 = 786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.64x = 1,999.44 × 786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.64x = 1,573,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,479.30/1,334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.95

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