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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.39, 2,002.83 and 786.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.39, 2,002.83 and 786.93 is: 1,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.39 : 2,002.83 = 786.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.39/2,002.83 = 786.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.39x = 2,002.83 × 786.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.39x = 1,576,087.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,087.01/1,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.24

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