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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.14, 1,857.32 and 786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.14, 1,857.32 and 786.28 is: 1,084.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.14 : 1,857.32 = 786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.14/1,857.32 = 786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.14x = 1,857.32 × 786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.14x = 1,460,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,373.57/1,346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.86

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