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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.76, 2,002.32 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.76, 2,002.32 and 787.20 is: 1,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.76 : 2,002.32 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.76/2,002.32 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.76x = 2,002.32 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.76x = 1,576,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,226.30/1,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.02

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