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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.56, 1,858.05 and 787.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.56, 1,858.05 and 787.05 is: 1,086.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.56 : 1,858.05 = 787.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.56/1,858.05 = 787.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.56x = 1,858.05 × 787.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.56x = 1,462,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,378.25/1,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.01

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