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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.64, 1,858.65 and 787.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.64, 1,858.65 and 787.11 is: 1,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.64 : 1,858.65 = 787.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.64/1,858.65 = 787.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.64x = 1,858.65 × 787.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.64x = 1,462,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,962.00/1,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.38

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