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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.27, 1,859.07 and 787.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.27, 1,859.07 and 787.77 is: 1,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.27 : 1,859.07 = 787.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.27/1,859.07 = 787.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.27x = 1,859.07 × 787.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.27x = 1,464,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,519.57/1,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.03

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