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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.15, 1,859.13 and 787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.15, 1,859.13 and 787.70 is: 1,087.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.15 : 1,859.13 = 787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.15/1,859.13 = 787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.15x = 1,859.13 × 787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.15x = 1,464,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,436.70/1,347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.06

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