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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.98, 2,007.75 and 788.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.98, 2,007.75 and 788.42 is: 1,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.98 : 2,007.75 = 788.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.98/2,007.75 = 788.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.98x = 2,007.75 × 788.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.98x = 1,582,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,950.26/1,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.86

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