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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.46, 1,858.42 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.46, 1,858.42 and 787.20 is: 1,086.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.46 : 1,858.42 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.46/1,858.42 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.46x = 1,858.42 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.46x = 1,462,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,946.26/1,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.51

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