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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.32, 1,849.36 and 788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.32, 1,849.36 and 788 is: 1,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.32 : 1,849.36 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.32/1,849.36 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.32x = 1,849.36 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.32x = 1,457,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,295.68/1,340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.27

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