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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.96, 1,857.10 and 786.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.96, 1,857.10 and 786.11 is: 1,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.96 : 1,857.10 = 786.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.96/1,857.10 = 786.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.96x = 1,857.10 × 786.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.96x = 1,459,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,884.88/1,345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.64

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