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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.27, 1,858.89 and 787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.27, 1,858.89 and 787.76 is: 1,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.27 : 1,858.89 = 787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.27/1,858.89 = 787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.27x = 1,858.89 × 787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.27x = 1,464,349.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,349.89/1,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.90

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