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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.60, 1,858.20 and 787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.60, 1,858.20 and 787.04 is: 1,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.60 : 1,858.20 = 787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.60/1,858.20 = 787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.60x = 1,858.20 × 787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.60x = 1,462,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,477.73/1,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.05

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