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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.48, 2,007 and 787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.48, 2,007 and 787.92 is: 1,184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.48 : 2,007 = 787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.48/2,007 = 787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.48x = 2,007 × 787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.48x = 1,581,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,355.44/1,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.11

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